If you live in London, it's easy to travel on public transport to the Blooming Green flower plot. You can travel without a car by using a combination of train, bus and public footpaths. Follow the instructions below for a trouble-free journey.
- You can get a train from central London to Staplehurst. It takes an average of 58 minutes by train from London Bridge station to Staplehurst. There are two trains an hour from London to Staplehurst. Tickets available from Trainline.
- Take the number 5 Arriva bus from the Station Approach to Linton Church. (8 minutes) There is one bus an hour from from Staplehurst to Maidstone. You can download the Arriva bus app for iPhone or Android
- Walk on the Greensand Way public footpath from Linton Church to Blooming Green. (1 km, approximately 15 minutes)
Total journey time 1.30 hours.
You can use your phone to navigate the walking section of the journey. We have created aroute which you can follow using various phone apps, such as ViewRanger.
Suggested journey times from London Charing Cross on a Saturday
| Location | Time | Transport |
|---|---|---|
| London Charing Cross Station | 10.10 | Train |
| Staplehurst Station | 11.08 | |
| Staplehurst Station Approach Bus stop (Bus No 5) | 11.26 | Bus |
| Linton Church | 11.36 | Walk |
| Blooming Green | 11.50 |