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How to get fromEssex to Maidstoneby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Strood

    best
    1. Take the train from White Notley 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 24m
    £37–75

  2. Drive 59.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essex to Maidstonecar car 59.1 mi
    1h 8m
    £15–21

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus bus X20
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus A9
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain train
    3h 29m
    £25–55

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    2h 38m
    £41–78

  5. Line 170 bus, line 300 bus, line 100 bus, bus, line 700 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakers Lane to Bus Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Stationbus bus 700
    6. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to The Cannonbus bus 101
    5h 11m

Essex to Maidstone by train

Calendar87Weekly Trains
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 75.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Maidstone West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Strood in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakers Lane to The Cannon via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 5h 11m.

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