What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Maidstone East Station?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Maidstone East Station is to bus and line 300 bus and line 100 bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Maidstone East Station?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Maidstone East Station is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Maidstone East Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Maidstone East Station station. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Maidstone East station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Waterfront Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Maidstone East Station?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Maidstone East Station. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Maidstone East via Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Colchester to Maidstone East Station?

The distance between Colchester and Maidstone East Station is 118 miles. The road distance is 70.2 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Maidstone East Station without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Maidstone East Station without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 2h 22m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Maidstone East Station?

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Colchester to Maidstone East Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Maidstone East Station bus from?

Colchester to Maidstone East Station bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Maidstone East Station train from?

Colchester to Maidstone East Station train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Maidstone East Station?

The best way to get from Colchester to Maidstone East Station is to train via Ashford International which takes 2h 22m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus and line 100 bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Colchester to Maidstone East Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Maidstone East Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Maidstone East Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Maidstone East Station is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Colchester to Maidstone East Station.

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Colchester to Maidstone East Station - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Maidstone East Station by train, bus, or car

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Maidstone Easttrain
2h 22m
£58–120
Bus, line 300 bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
6h 2m
£8–12
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain
3h 18m
£27–64
Drive 69.8 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Maidstone East Stationcar 69.8 mi
1h 16m
£17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h 32m
£46–87

Colchester to Maidstone East Station by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 117.4 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Maidstone East Station, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Maidstone East via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Ashford International in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Maidstone East station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 6h 2m.

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