Travel Information to Canterbury from Maidstone
| 24 miles (39 km) | |
| Bus or train | |
| $5 - $5 | |
| Train • $5 (€4) • 46 min | |
| Train • $5 (€4) • 46 min | |
| Stagecoach South East or Southeastern |
Travel 24 miles (39 km) by bus or train to Canterbury from Maidstone. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Stagecoach South East or Southeastern among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Maidstone to Canterbury.
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How to get from Maidstone to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Maidstone to Canterbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Maidstone to Canterbury
Travel to Canterbury 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 Maidstone to Canterbury.

There are 2 options to travel between Maidstone and Canterbury including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Canterbury from Maidstone is by taking a train, which costs on average $5 (€4).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Maidstone to Canterbury:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $5 (€4).
The fastest way from Maidstone to Canterbury is by train with an average journey time of 46 min.
There are alternative travel options to Canterbury that take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 19 min on average.
The Maidstone to Canterbury distance is around 24 miles (39 km).
The average frequency per day from Maidstone to Canterbury is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Maidstone to Canterbury as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Maidstone to Canterbury:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Maidstone, King Street and arrive in Canterbury, St. Georges Lane.
- Most travelers take a train from Maidstone East to Canterbury West.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Maidstone to Canterbury:
- You can go to Canterbury from Maidstone by train with Southeastern. You'll see cheap train tickets for $5 (€4) with Southeastern from Maidstone to Canterbury on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Maidstone to Canterbury with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct buses with Stagecoach South East.
- You can take a direct train with Southeastern.
Direct services to Canterbury tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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