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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Maidstone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Maidstone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Maidstone:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Maidstone costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Maidstone take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
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How to get from Brighton to Maidstone by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Maidstone is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:55 AM3h03Brighton10:58 AMMaidstone$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:55 AM3h03Brighton10:58 AMMaidstone$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:22 PM2h32Brighton9:54 PMMaidstone$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:10 AM2h44Brighton11:54 AMMaidstone$431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Maidstone:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Maidstone costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Maidstone take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Maidstone as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Maidstone East (MDE).
- Travel with Brighton & Hove to go to Maidstone by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southeastern, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Maidstone by train.
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