There are 6 ways to get from Maidstone to ExCeL London by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Stratford International DLR Station
best- Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain
- Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to West Silvertown DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 38m£21–37Bus, line 129 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King Street to New Cross Gate Stationbus 814
- Take the bus from Greenwich Town Cen/ Cutty Sark to West Silvertown DLR Stationbus 129
1h 53m£8–39Drive 33.8 mi
- Drive from Maidstone to ExCeL Londoncar 33.8 mi
45 min£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maidstone to ExCeL Londontaxi 33.8 mi
45 min£150–180Train
- Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain Paddock Wood - Strood / ...
- Take the train from Strood to Woolwich Arsenaltrain Rainham / ...
1h 51m£19–33Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Pudding Lane to Chatham stationbus 101
- Take the train from Chatham to Woolwich Arsenaltrain Rainham / ...
2h 2m£16–27
Maidstone to ExCeL London by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to ExCeL London is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to ExCeL London is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to ExCeL London station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station via New Cross Gate Station and Greenwich Town Cen/ Cutty Sark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to ExCeL London station. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station via Strood and Stratford International DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Maidstone and ExCeL London is 41 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to ExCeL London without a car is to train via Stratford International DLR Station which takes 1h 38m and costs £20 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Maidstone to ExCeL London, including transfers.
Maidstone to ExCeL London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Maidstone to ExCeL London train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone West station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to ExCeL London is to train via Stratford International DLR Station which takes 1h 38m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 129 bus, which costs £8 - £40 and takes 1h 53m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and ExCeL London, England?
You can take a train from Maidstone West to ExCeL London via Strood, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, and West Silvertown DLR Station in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to ExCeL London via New Cross Gate Station, Greenwich Town Cen/ Cutty Sark, and West Silvertown DLR Station in around 1h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Maidstone West to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Strood to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Maidstone West to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Strood to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Chatham to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
Train from Stratford International DLR Station to West Silvertown DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Strood to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–15
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Chatham to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–17
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from King Street to New Cross Gate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Greenwich Town Cen/ Cutty Sark to West Silvertown DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–28
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–28
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Pudding Lane to Chatham station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £150–180
Apollo Taxis Maidstone
- Phone
- +44 1622 88 20 20
- Website
- apollo-taxi.co.uk
CabCo Canterbury Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1227 455 455
- Website
- cabcocanterbury.co.uk
Cavalier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1622 754 000
Express Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1622 222 222
- Website
- expresscabs.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
SMB Maidstone Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1622 765 555
- Website
- smbmaidstonecabs.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Maidstone to ExCeL London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Maidstone to ExCeL London train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Strood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to ExCeL London is 34 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Maidstone to ExCeL London.
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