What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Maidstone?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Maidstone is to bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Maidstone?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Maidstone is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Maidstone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Avenue and arriving at Royal Star Arcade. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Maidstone?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Maidstone East. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Canterbury to Maidstone?

The distance between Canterbury and Maidstone is 33 miles. The road distance is 28.9 miles.

How do I travel from Canterbury to Maidstone without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs £17 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to Maidstone?

The train from Canterbury West to Maidstone East takes 48 min including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Maidstone bus from?

Canterbury to Maidstone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Queens Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Maidstone train from?

Canterbury to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Maidstone is to train which takes 48 min and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Canterbury to Maidstone bus arrive?

Canterbury to Maidstone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Royal Star Arcade station.

Where does the Canterbury to Maidstone train arrive?

Canterbury to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Maidstone East station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Maidstone is 29 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Canterbury to Maidstone.

How do I get a train ticket from Canterbury to Maidstone?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Maidstone Easttrain Ramsgate - London Cannon Street / ...
48 min
£17–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Avenue to Royal Star Arcadebus X3
1h 40m
£3
Drive 28.7 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Maidstonecar 28.7 mi
34 min
£7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury to Maidstonetaxi 28.7 mi
34 min
£120–160
Train via Ashford International
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Ashford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Maidstone Easttrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
1h 4m
£17–34

Canterbury to Maidstone by train

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Distance: 33.2 mi
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Maidstone, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to Maidstone East 5 times a week. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Queens Avenue to Royal Star Arcade every 3 hours. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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