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How to get fromMaidstone to Colchesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain train Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h
    £46–73

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stopbus bus 816
    4h 40m
    £17–29

  3. Drive  70.7 mi

    1. Drive from Maidstone to Colchestercar car 70.7 mi
    1h 18m
    £18–26

  4. Train via Strood

    1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain train
    2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    2h 11m
    £42–72

Maidstone to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Coach Stop via London Victoria in around 4h 40m.

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