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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 €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 €8, and a bus costs an average of €20.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from London to Maidstone by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Maidstone is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Maidstone:
A train is $15 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Maidstone costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Maidstone take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 8 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern, Southeastern to go to Maidstone by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Maidstone by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
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