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How to get fromChelmsford to Maidstoneby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chelmsford to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Strood

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain train
    2h 12m
    £31–57

  2. Drive  47.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Maidstonecar car 47.3 mi
    53 min
    £12–17

  3. Train, line 108 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus bus 108
    3. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to King Streetbus bus 814
    3h 22m
    £18–83

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Maidstonetaxi taxi 47.3 mi
    53 min
    £200–250

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    2h 13m
    £33–60

Chelmsford to Maidstone by train

Calendar220Weekly Trains
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

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 12m.

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