There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone to Arras by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (TGV), or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Strood
best- Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
4h 36m€112–204Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Arrascar
3h 29m€51–109Bus
- Take the bus from Maidstone to Doverbus
- Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
7h 25mDrive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Maidstone to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Arrascar
2h 27m€163–175Train
- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
5h 20m€67–158
Maidstone to Arras by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Arras is to drive and car ferry which costs €50 - €110 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Arras is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 27m and costs €160 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Arras. However, there are services departing from Maidstone and arriving at Arras via Dover and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Arras. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Arras via Strood, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Maidstone and Arras is 394 km.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Arras without a car is to train via Strood which takes 4h 36m and costs €110 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Maidstone to Arras, including transfers.
Maidstone to Arras bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, depart from Maidstone station.
Maidstone to Arras train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Arras is to train via Strood which takes 4h 36m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Arras via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maidstone to Arras via Dover, Dover, and Lille in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0724 122 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- euro-fratello.ro
Bus from Maidstone to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- euro-fratello.ro
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Maidstone to Arras bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, arrive at Dover station.
Arras is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 2:01 PM in Maidstone and 3:01 PM in Arras.
Maidstone to Arras train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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