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How to get fromMaidstone to Hastingsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone to Hastings by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to Ashford Internationaltrain train London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain train Ashford International - Eastbourne / ...
    1h 57m
    £23–47

  2. Line 5 bus, line 349 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheal's Crescent to The Eight Bellsbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from The Eight Bells to White Rock Gardensbus bus 349 / ...
    2h 14m
    £5–6

  3. Drive 33 mi

    1. Drive from Maidstone to Hastingscar car 33 mi
    52 min
    £8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Hastingstaxi taxi 33 mi
    52 min
    £140–180

  5. Line 7 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bower Place to Railway Stationbus bus 7
    2. Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to Hastingstrain train London Charing Cross - Hastings / ...
    2h 32m
    £16–32

Maidstone to Hastings by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Hastings via Ashford International in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheal's Crescent to White Rock Gardens via The Eight Bells in around 2h 14m.

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