Rome2Rio

How to get fromKingston upon Thames to Maidstoneby train, bus, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Maidstone

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Kingston upon Thames to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kingston to London Waterlootrain train London Waterloo - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
    2h 8m
    £23–44

  2. Bus, line 436 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Eden Street to Vauxhall Bus Stationbus bus N87
    2. Take the bus from Vauxhall Bus Station to New Cross Gate Stationbus bus 436
    3. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to King Streetbus bus 814
    3h 28m
    £8–113

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Eden Street to Charing Crossbus bus N87
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    2h 39m
    £21–127

  4. Bus, train via Bromley South

    1. Take the bus from Kingston / Wood Street to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Bromley South Stationbus bus Sl5
    3. Take the train from Bromley South to Maidstone Easttrain train
    2h 58m

  5. Drive  45.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kingston upon Thames to Maidstonecar car 45.9 mi
    1h 5m
    £12–17

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kingston upon Thames to Maidstonetaxi taxi 45.9 mi
    1h 5m
    £200–240

Kingston upon Thames to Maidstone by train and foot

Calendar162Weekly Services
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Kingston upon Thames to Maidstone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 49.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Kingston upon Thames, England and Maidstone, England?

You can take a train from Kingston to Maidstone East via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eden Street to King Street via Vauxhall Bus Station and New Cross Gate Station in around 3h 28m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There