How to travel from Canterbury to Maidstone

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Travel Information between Canterbury and Maidstone

Distance24 miles (39 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$8 - $11
Cheapest modeTrain • $8 (€7) • 46 min
Fastest modeTrain • $8 (€7) • 46 min
Popular travel companiesStagecoach South East or Southeastern

Take a train or bus to travel 24 miles (39 km) from Canterbury to Maidstone. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Stagecoach South East or Southeastern among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Canterbury to Maidstone.

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from Canterbury to Maidstone

How to get from Canterbury to Maidstone by train, bus or flight.

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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.

Southeastern
05:01PM1h23
Canterbury
06:24PMMaidstone
$91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Southeastern
05:01PM1h23
Canterbury
06:24PMMaidstone
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Southeastern
04:20AM1h05
Canterbury
05:25AMMaidstone
$251One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Southeastern
06:07AM1h17
Canterbury
07:24AMMaidstone
$281One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Canterbury to Maidstone

Travel to Maidstone easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Canterbury to Maidstone.

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You can get between Canterbury and Maidstone 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Maidstone is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Maidstone:

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Canterbury to Maidstone costing on average $11 (€10).

The quickest way to travel to Maidstone from Canterbury is by train, which takes on average 46 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 1 h 38 min.

The distance from Canterbury to Maidstone is approximately 24 miles (39 km).

The average frequency per day from Canterbury to Maidstone is:

  • 5 buses a day.
  • 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Maidstone from Canterbury as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Canterbury to Maidstone:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Canterbury, St. Georges Lane and arrive in Maidstone, King Street.
  • Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Canterbury to Maidstone depart from Canterbury West to Maidstone East.

The following travel companies offer services from Canterbury to Maidstone:

  • Travel with Southeastern for trains to Maidstone. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Southeastern Canterbury to Maidstone tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).

Yes, there are direct routes from Canterbury to Maidstone with the following travel companies:

  • You can book a direct bus with Stagecoach South East.
  • You can book a direct train with Southeastern.

Direct services to Maidstone tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Omio customers who travel from Canterbury to Maidstone often also extend their vacation to go to London, Stratford, Greenhithe or Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Maidstone and these popular destinations at a great price.

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