Is it really that terrible to commute form rochester, in Kent to London? Will it be awful for me?

Question

I plan to read etc, but am worried about cancellations, being able to get a seat overcorwding etc, what is the expereience like?

Answer 1

It's possible, but a bit far to commute for my liking. It takes a while on the trains and is a bit pricey. If you work the weekends it can be a complete pain in the backside as the trains are always delayed/substituted by buses due to engineering works. I grew up in Gravesend (a 50 min train ride from London) and for the first 4 years of my RAF life I used the trains to travel home. The engineering works always put a damper on my Sunday as I had to leave so early to get back to my base.

Plus, commuting on the train is always very crowded. The "sardine" effect is not a pleasant experience.

Still, it is better for the environment.

Answer 2

Expensive on the train and takes a while.

I drive up the A2 to Falconwood and get the train from there. It's quicker and cheaper.

Answer 3

in 8 years!...travelling from chatham to greenwich by car(A2) i was only late for work twice!...it averaged 45 minutes to cover the 26 miles...but you have to leave allowing 45mins for accidents etc...so i left at 6am to get to work at 7.30am...and i normally got there at 7ish...and that was while they were building the eurostar line...trains are a waste of time!...too many roof colapses in the old victorian tunnels etc...and commuter coaches dont stop at convenient places...good luck

Answer 4

Depends whether you do anything of interest on the journey.(Like read)

Answer 5

My O/H does this journey often and has never had a problem.  Its expensive though xx

Answer 6

yes, strood tunnel always closed