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

The cheapest way to get from Dartford to Maidstone is to line 700 bus and line 101 bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dartford to Maidstone is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Dartford and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Dartford to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Home Gardens and arriving at St Faith's Street via Bus Station and Waterfront Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Dartford and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Dartford and arriving at Maidstone West via Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Dartford to Maidstone?

The distance between Dartford and Maidstone is 25 miles. The road distance is 22.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dartford to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Dartford to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Maidstone bus from?

Dartford to Maidstone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Maidstone train from?

Dartford to Maidstone train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Dartford station.

Train or bus from Dartford to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Dartford to Maidstone is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £27. Alternatively, you can line 700 bus and line 101 bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Dartford to Maidstone bus arrive?

Dartford to Maidstone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Waterfront Bus Station.

Where does the Dartford to Maidstone train arrive?

Dartford to Maidstone train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Strood station.

Can I drive from Dartford to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Dartford to Maidstone is 23 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Dartford to Maidstone.

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

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Dartford to Maidstone - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 700 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dartford to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dartford to Stroodtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain Strood - Paddock Wood / ...
1h 13m
£12–26
Line 700 bus, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Stationbus 700
2. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to St Faith's Streetbus 101
1h 58m
£2–3
Drive 22.5 mi
1. Drive from Dartford to Maidstonecar 22.5 mi
28 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dartford to Maidstonetaxi 22.5 mi
28 min
£100–130

Dartford to Maidstone by train

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Distance: 25.1 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

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

You can take a train from Dartford to Maidstone West via Strood in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Home Gardens to St Faith's Street via Bus Station and Waterfront Bus Station in around 1h 58m.

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