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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Maidstone is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Maidstone is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from St Bartholomews Church and arriving at Terrace Road via War Memorial and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Maidstone East via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Gatwick to Maidstone?

The distance between Gatwick and Maidstone is 63 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Gatwick to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Maidstone bus from?

Gatwick to Maidstone bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from St Bartholomews Church station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Maidstone train from?

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

Train or bus from Gatwick to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Maidstone is to train which takes 2h and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 400 bus and line 291 bus and line 7 bus, which costs and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Gatwick to Maidstone bus arrive?

Gatwick to Maidstone bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at War Memorial station.

Where does the Gatwick to Maidstone train arrive?

Gatwick to Maidstone train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Maidstone is 42 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Gatwick to Maidstone.

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

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Gatwick to Maidstone - 5 ways to travel via train, line 100 bus, and line 7 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h
£32–66
Drive 41.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gatwick to Maidstonecar 41.6 mi
45 min
£11–15
Line 100 bus, train, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Povey Cross Road East to Redhill Bus Stationbus 100
2. Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridgetrain
3. Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Terrace Roadbus 7
2h 52m
£14–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gatwick to Maidstonetaxi 41.6 mi
45 min
£85–110
Line 400 bus, line 291 bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from St Bartholomews Church to War Memorialbus 400
2. Take the bus from War Memorial to Railway Stationbus 291
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Terrace Roadbus 7 / ...
3h 39m

Gatwick to Maidstone by train

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Distance: 63.1 mi
Duration: 2h

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East via London Bridge in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Bartholomews Church to Terrace Road via War Memorial and Railway Station in around 3h 39m.

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