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Compare train and bus for Canterbury to Maidstone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Maidstone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €28.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price |
1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Canterbury to Maidstone is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Maidstone:
A train is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Canterbury to Maidstone costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Maidstone take longer:
Train takes on average 54m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Maidstone as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in Maidstone East (MDE).
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach South East to go to Maidstone by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Maidstone by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Stagecoach South East.
- 0 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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