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Compare train and bus for Maidstone to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidstone to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. 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 $13, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Maidstone to London:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Maidstone to London costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Maidstone to London
How to get from Maidstone to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maidstone to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P853816:52 AM1h13Maidstone East (MDE)8:05 AMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
P853816:52 AM1h13Maidstone East (MDE)8:05 AMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P863686:54 AM0h52Maidstone West (MDW)7:46 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
P864621:14 PM0h53Maidstone East (MDE)2:07 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)$141One-way0 transfers
P8645812:14 PM0h53Maidstone East (MDE)1:07 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)$141One-way0 transfers
P864642:14 PM0h54Maidstone East (MDE)3:08 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Maidstone to London:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Maidstone to London costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maidstone and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Maidstone East (MDE) and arrive in London Victoria (VIC).
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to London by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
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