Train travelling through picturesque countryside along the Medway Valley Line. South East UK.
Train travelling through the countryside along the Medway Valley railway line. South East UK.

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Medway Valley Line

Strood – Tonbridge via Maidstone

The line runs from Strood in north Kent to Tonbridge in the Weald of Kent and follows, for most of its route, the path of the River Medway.  Take a relaxing riverside walk, watch wildlife in their natural habitat at local nature reserves or get out onto the water yourself with rowing and canoeing activities available within easy access of the line.

About this line

Route

Strood – Tonbridge

Journey time

54 mins

Cost

£14.70 Off-Peak Day Return

Distance

26 miles | 42 km

Stations on this line:

  • Strood
  • Cuxton
  • Halling
  • Snodland
  • New Hythe
  • Aylesford
  • Maidstone Barracks
  • Maidstone West
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