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

The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Maidstone is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilford to Maidstone is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Ilford and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilford to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Ilford / Chapel Road and arriving at King Street via Woolwich Dockyard and Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Ilford and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Maidstone West via Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International and Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Ilford to Maidstone?

The distance between Ilford and Maidstone is 42 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilford to Maidstone without a car is to train via Strood which takes 1h 51m and costs £21 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Ilford to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Maidstone bus from?

Ilford to Maidstone bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Maidstone train from?

Ilford to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Stratford International station.

Train or bus from Ilford to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Ilford to Maidstone is to train via Strood which takes 1h 51m and costs £21 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 380 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £20 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Ilford to Maidstone bus arrive?

Ilford to Maidstone bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Lewisham Station.

Where does the Ilford to Maidstone train arrive?

Ilford to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Strood station.

Can I drive from Ilford to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Maidstone is 37 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Ilford to Maidstone.

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

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Ilford to Maidstone - 6 ways to travel via train, line 147 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilford to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Strood
best
1. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
2. Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain Strood - Paddock Wood / ...
1h 51m
£21–44
Drive 36.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ilford to Maidstonecar 36.4 mi
47 min
£9–13
Line 147 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to Canning Townbus 147
2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Chathamtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
2h 53m
£16–63
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ilford to Maidstonetaxi 36.4 mi
47 min
£85–110
Train
1. Take the train from Ilford to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h
£25–50
Line 380 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Woolwich Dockyard to Lewisham Stationbus 380
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to King Streetbus 814
3h 3m
£10–20

Ilford to Maidstone by train

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Distance: 41.3 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a train from Ilford to Maidstone West via Stratford, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Strood in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to King Street via North Woolwich Free Ferry, Woolwich Dockyard, and Lewisham Station in around 3h 3m.

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