How to travel from Gillingham to Maidstone

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Compare train and bus for Gillingham to Maidstone

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to Maidstone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 8 miles (14 km)

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$14

Average price

Cheapest

$4

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

33m

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30m

Additional time*

30m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Southeastern

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Your own car or car rental

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The cheapest way to travel from Gillingham to Maidstone is a bus with an average price of $6.

This is compared to other travel options from Gillingham to Maidstone:

A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gillingham to Maidstone costing on average $14.

The fastest way to travel from Gillingham to Maidstone is by bus with an average journey time of 58m.

Other travel options to Maidstone take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gillingham and Maidstone including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gillingham to Maidstone among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $4 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.46. The journey takes 33m versus 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Gillingham to Maidstone

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

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Gillingham to Maidstone is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Southeastern
    6:33 AM0h26
    Gillingham
    6:59 AMMaidstone
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Southeastern
    6:33 AM0h26
    Gillingham
    6:59 AMMaidstone
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Southeastern
    6:33 AM0h26
    Gillingham
    6:59 AMMaidstone
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Southeastern
    7:33 AM0h26
    Gillingham
    7:59 AMMaidstone
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Southeastern
    8:33 AM0h26
    Gillingham
    8:59 AMMaidstone
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Southeastern
    9:33 AM0h26
    Gillingham
    9:59 AMMaidstone
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Gillingham 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 Gillingham to Maidstone.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Gillingham and Maidstone including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Gillingham to Maidstone is a bus with an average price of $6.

This is compared to other travel options from Gillingham to Maidstone:

A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gillingham to Maidstone costing on average $14.

The fastest way to travel from Gillingham to Maidstone is by bus with an average journey time of 58m.

Other travel options to Maidstone take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 3m.

The distance from Gillingham to Maidstone is approximately 8 miles (14 km).
The average frequency per day from Gillingham to Maidstone is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gillingham to Maidstone:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and arrive in Maidstone Barracks (MDB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gillingham to Maidstone, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Maidstone by train.
  • Travel with Arriva UK to go to Maidstone by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gillingham to Maidstone with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Arriva UK.
Omio customers who travel from Gillingham to Maidstone often also extend their vacation to go to London, Canterbury, Stratford, Stansted Mountfitchet, Greenhithe. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Maidstone and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Maidstone to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Maidstone is typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, including Leeds Castle, Mote Park, and the Kent Downs.

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