What is the cheapest way to get from Maidstone East Station to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone East Station to Canterbury is to bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maidstone East Station to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Maidstone East Station to Canterbury is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone East Station and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Earl Street and arriving at Queens Avenue. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone East Station and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Canterbury West. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Maidstone East Station to Canterbury?

The distance between Maidstone East Station and Canterbury is 33 miles. The road distance is 28.6 miles.

How do I travel from Maidstone East Station to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Maidstone East Station to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs £17 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Maidstone East Station to Canterbury?

The train from Maidstone East to Canterbury West takes 58 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Maidstone East Station to Canterbury bus from?

Maidstone East Station to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Earl Street station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone East Station to Canterbury train from?

Maidstone East Station to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone East Station to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Maidstone East Station to Canterbury is to train which takes 58 min and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Maidstone East Station to Canterbury bus arrive?

Maidstone East Station to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Queens Avenue station.

Where does the Maidstone East Station to Canterbury train arrive?

Maidstone East Station to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.

Can I drive from Maidstone East Station to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone East Station to Canterbury is 29 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Maidstone East Station to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Maidstone East Station to Canterbury?

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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Can I share a ride from Maidstone East Station to Canterbury?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Maidstone East Station and Canterbury. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Maidstone East Station to Canterbury - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Maidstone East Station to Canterbury by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to Canterbury Westtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate
58 min
£17–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Earl Street to Queens Avenuebus X3
1h 50m
£3
Drive 28.4 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone East Station to Canterburycar 28.4 mi
32 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maidstone East Station to Canterburytaxi 28.4 mi
32 min
£120–150
Train via Ashford International
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to Ashford Internationaltrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 3m
£17–34
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Maidstone to Canterburyrideshare 28.1 mi
57 min
£4

Maidstone East Station to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 33.2 mi
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Maidstone East Station, England and Canterbury, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Maidstone East to Canterbury West once daily. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Earl Street to Queens Avenue hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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