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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Ilford is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Ilford is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Ilford?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Ilford. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Little Ilford Lane via New Cross Gate Station and Bank Station / Cornhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Ilford?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Ilford via London Bridge station and Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Ilford?

The distance between Maidstone and Ilford is 48 miles. The road distance is 36.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Ilford without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 25m and costs £26 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Maidstone to Ilford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Ilford bus from?

Maidstone to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Ilford train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Ilford?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Ilford is to bus and line 21 bus which takes 2h 18m and costs £8 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 1h 32m.

Where does the Maidstone to Ilford bus arrive?

Maidstone to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.

Where does the Maidstone to Ilford train arrive?

Maidstone to Ilford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Ilford?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Ilford is 36 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Maidstone to Ilford.

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

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Maidstone to Ilford - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and line 21 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Maidstone to Ilford by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Stratford stationsubway Jubilee
1h 25m
£26–45
Bus, line 21 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to New Cross Gate Stationbus 814
2. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Bank Station / King William Stbus 21 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Little Ilford Lanebus N25
2h 18m
£9–47
Drive 35.9 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Ilfordcar 35.9 mi
47 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Ilfordtaxi 35.9 mi
47 min
£85–110
Train
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain Paddock Wood - Strood / ...
2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
1h 32m
£22–43
Line 101 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pudding Lane to Chatham stationbus 101
2. Take the train from Chatham to Farringdontrain Rainham / ...
2h 46m
£24–45

Maidstone to Ilford by train and subway

132Weekly Services

1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.8 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a bus from King Street to Little Ilford Lane via New Cross Gate Station, Bank Station / King William St, and Bank Station / Cornhill in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maidstone West to Ilford via Strood, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford in around 1h 32m.

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