What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone is to drive which takes 23 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Isle of Sheppey and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Millennium Way and arriving at Royal Star Arcade via Bus Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Isle of Sheppey and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Sheerness-on-Sea and arriving at Maidstone West via Sittingbourne and Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone?

The distance between Isle of Sheppey and Maidstone is 20 miles. The road distance is 18.8 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 56m and costs £7 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone bus from?

Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone bus services, operated by Chalkwell Garage & Coach, depart from Millennium Way station.

Where do I catch the Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone train from?

Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sheerness-on-Sea station.

Train or bus from Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone bus arrive?

Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone bus services, operated by Chalkwell Garage & Coach, arrive at Bus Hub station.

Where does the Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone train arrive?

Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sittingbourne station.

Can I drive from Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone is 19 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone.

Where can I stay near Maidstone?

There are 1167+ hotels available in Maidstone.

Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sheerness-on-Sea to Sittingbournetrain Sheerness-on-Sea - Sittingbourne
2. Take the bus from Bus Hub to Royal Star Arcadebus X3
1h 56m
£7–11
Drive 18.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Minster to Maidstonecar 18.6 mi
23 min
£5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Sheerness-on-Sea to Sittingbournetrain
2. Take the train from Sittingbourne to Stroodtrain
3. Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain
2h 23m
£15–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Minster to Maidstonetaxi 18.6 mi
23 min
£85–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Millennium Way to Bus Hubbus 334 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Hub to Royal Star Arcadebus X3
1h 58m

Isle of Sheppey to Maidstone by bus and train

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Distance: 19.7 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Isle of Sheppey, England and Maidstone, England?

You can take a bus from Millennium Way to Maidstone West via Railway Station, Sheerness-on-Sea, Sittingbourne, and Strood in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millennium Way to Royal Star Arcade via Bus Hub in around 1h 58m.

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