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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Alton is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Alton is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Alton. However, there are services departing from Bower Place and arriving at High Street via Redhill Bus Station and Friary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Alton. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Alton via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Alton?

The distance between Maidstone and Alton is 85 miles. The road distance is 75.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Alton without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Maidstone to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Alton bus from?

Maidstone to Alton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bower Place station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Alton train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Alton?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Alton is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 7 bus and bus and line 65 bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Maidstone to Alton bus arrive?

Maidstone to Alton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Quarry Hill Parade station.

Where does the Maidstone to Alton train arrive?

Maidstone to Alton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Alton is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Maidstone to Alton.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Maidstone to Alton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain Ashford International - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton
2h 47m
£39–83
Drive 75.1 mi
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1. Drive from Maidstone to Altoncar 75.1 mi
1h 21m
£19–27
Line 7 bus, bus, line 65 bus
1. Take the bus from Bower Place to Quarry Hill Paradebus 7
2. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Friary Bus Stationbus 32
3. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to High Streetbus 65
5h 24m
£23–38

Maidstone to Alton by train and foot

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 84.6 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Alton, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Alton via London Waterloo East and London Waterloo in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bower Place to High Street via Quarry Hill Parade, Tonbridge, Redhill, Redhill Bus Station, and Friary Bus Station in around 5h 24m.

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