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Compare train and bus for London to Maidstone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Maidstone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €20, while a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€20 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from London to Maidstone, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 23m faster (1h 1m by train vs 1h 24m by car) and roughly €9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€20 vs €29). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Maidstone
How to get from London to Maidstone by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Maidstone is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P86407
3:38 PM 0h56 London Bridge (LBG) 4:34 PM Maidstone East (MDE) €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- P86407
3:38 PM 0h56 London Bridge (LBG) 4:34 PM Maidstone East (MDE) €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P86367
5:16 PM 0h52 London St Pancras International (STP) 6:08 PM Maidstone West (MDW) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P85493 · P89498
3:24 PM 1h07 London Bridge (LBG) 4:31 PM Maidstone West (MDW) €12 1 One-way 1 transfer - P85349 · P89500
3:50 PM 1h06 London St Pancras International (STP) 4:56 PM Maidstone Barracks (MDB) €14 1 One-way 1 transfer - P86409
4:08 PM 0h57 London Bridge (LBG) 5:05 PM Maidstone East (MDE) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Maidstone as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Victoria (VIC) and arrive in Maidstone East (MDE).
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Maidstone by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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