There are 4 ways to get from Braintree to Maidstone by train, bus, or car
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Train via Strood
best- Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
- Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain
2h 36m£38–68Bus, line 108 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rue De Jeunes to Coach Stationbus X20
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9 / ...
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus 108
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to King Streetbus 814
4h 21m£14–79Drive 59.2 mi
- Drive from Braintree to Maidstonecar 59.2 mi
1h 10m£15–22Train
- Take the train from Braintree to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
- Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h 38m£40–71
Braintree to Maidstone by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Maidstone is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Braintree to Maidstone is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Rue De Jeunes and arriving at King Street via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station and Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Maidstone West via Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International and Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Braintree and Maidstone is 79 miles. The road distance is 59.5 miles.
The best way to get from Braintree to Maidstone without a car is to train via Strood which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Braintree to Maidstone, including transfers.
Braintree to Maidstone bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Rue De Jeunes station.
Braintree to Maidstone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
The best way to get from Braintree to Maidstone is to train via Strood which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 108 bus, which costs £14 - £80 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Braintree, England and Maidstone, England?
You can take a train from Braintree to Maidstone West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Strood in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rue De Jeunes to King Street via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, and Lewisham Station in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Braintree to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Braintree to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Stratford International to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Strood to Maidstone West
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Bridge to Maidstone East
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- [email protected]
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from Rue De Jeunes to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- First Essex
- Phone
- +44 1279 793753
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Connect
Bus from Rue De Jeunes to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Central Connect
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Lewisham Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +352 50 55 62 63 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Flibco
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
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Booking & Getting There
Braintree to Maidstone bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Coach Station.
Braintree to Maidstone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Maidstone is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Braintree to Maidstone.
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