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Compare train and bus for Dartford to Maidstone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dartford 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 train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m 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 Dartford to Maidstone:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dartford to Maidstone costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Maidstone take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 46m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Dartford to Maidstone:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dartford to Maidstone costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Maidstone take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 46m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dartford and Maidstone as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dartford station (DFD) and arrive in Maidstone Barracks (MDB).
- Travel with Go Ahead London, Arriva UK to go to Maidstone by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Maidstone by train.
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