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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Maidstone is to line 300 bus and line 100 bus which costs £5 - £9 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Maidstone is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Faith's Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Waterfront Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Maidstone West via Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International and Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Maidstone?

The distance between Chelmsford and Maidstone is 64 miles. The road distance is 47.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Maidstone without a car is to train via Strood which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Chelmsford to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Maidstone bus from?

Chelmsford to Maidstone bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Maidstone train from?

Chelmsford to Maidstone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Maidstone is to train via Strood which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 300 bus and line 100 bus, which costs £5 - £9 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Maidstone bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Maidstone bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Maidstone train arrive?

Chelmsford to Maidstone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Maidstone is 48 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Chelmsford to Maidstone.

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

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Chelmsford to Maidstone - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 300 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chelmsford to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Strood
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
3. Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain
2h 11m
£31–62
Line 300 bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
5h 20m
£5–9
Drive 47.3 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Maidstonecar 47.3 mi
53 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Maidstonetaxi 47.3 mi
53 min
£310–370
Train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h 21m
£34–68
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Stroodtrain
3. Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain
2h 47m
£30–57

Chelmsford to Maidstone by train

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Distance: 63.5 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Maidstone West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Strood in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Faith's Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 5h 20m.

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