There are 6 ways to get from ExCeL London to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Stratford International DLR Station
best- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Stratford International DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
- Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain
1h 54m£20–38Line 129 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Lewisham Stationbus 129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to King Streetbus 814
2h 31m£7–46Drive 35.2 mi
- Drive from ExCeL London to Maidstonecar 35.2 mi
44 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Maidstonetaxi 35.2 mi
44 min£150–190Train
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Stroodtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
- Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain Strood - Paddock Wood / ...
2h 7m£19–29Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Chathamtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
- Take the bus from Chatham station to The Cannonbus 101
2h 12m£16–23
ExCeL London to Maidstone by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Maidstone is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Maidstone is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London station to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at King Street via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Maidstone West via Stratford International and Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between ExCeL London and Maidstone is 41 miles. The road distance is 35.4 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Maidstone without a car is to train via Stratford International DLR Station which takes 1h 54m and costs £20 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from ExCeL London to Maidstone, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Maidstone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
ExCeL London to Maidstone train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Maidstone is to train via Stratford International DLR Station which takes 1h 54m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and bus, which costs £6 - £50 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Maidstone, England?
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Maidstone West via West Silvertown DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Strood in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to King Street via West Silvertown DLR Station and Lewisham Station in around 2h 31m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Stratford International DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Stratford International to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Strood to Maidstone West
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Strood to Maidstone West
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–15
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Chatham
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–17
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Lewisham Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Chatham station to The Cannon
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- £150–190
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
ExCeL London to Maidstone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
ExCeL London to Maidstone train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford International DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Maidstone is 35 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from ExCeL London to Maidstone.
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