How to travel from London to Maidstone

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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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $20.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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Bus

$21

Average price

Cheapest

$31

Average price

1h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 29m

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30m

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2h 4m

Average total duration

1h 34m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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from London to Maidstone

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

Our recommendation

train

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

SoutheasternP73255 · P74750
07:13AM1h11
London Bridge (LBG)
08:24AMMaidstone West (MDW)
$181One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

SoutheasternP73255 · P74750
07:13AM1h11
London Bridge (LBG)
08:24AMMaidstone West (MDW)
$181One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

SoutheasternP74006
06:55AM1h04
London Victoria (VIC)
07:59AMMaidstone East (MDE)
$211One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SoutheasternP75681 · P75760
07:20AM1h06
London St Pancras International (STP)
08:26AMMaidstone Barracks (MDB)
$191One-way
1 transfer
SoutheasternP74008
06:05AM1h13
London Victoria (VIC)
07:18AMMaidstone East (MDE)
$231One-way
0 transfers
SoutheasternP75637 · P75765
06:20AM1h06
London St Pancras International (STP)
07:26AMMaidstone Barracks (MDB)
$191One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Maidstone.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Maidstone including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Maidstone is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Maidstone costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from London to Maidstone is by train with an average journey time of 44m.

Other travel options to Maidstone take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 0m.

The distance from London to Maidstone is approximately 32 miles (52 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Maidstone is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Maidstone:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Victoria (VIC) and arrive in Maidstone East (MDE).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Maidstone, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern, Southeastern to go to Maidstone by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Maidstone by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Maidstone with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
  • 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from London to Maidstone often also extend their vacation to go to Canterbury, Stratford, Stansted Mountfitchet, Greenhithe, Paris. 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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