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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Ilford is to line 101 bus and line 700 bus and line 96 bus and bus which costs £3 - £9 and takes 3h 24m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Brenchley Gardens and arriving at Ilford Station via Waterfront Bus Station, Bus Station and North Woolwich Free Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

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 West and arriving at Ilford via Strood, Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Ilford?

The distance between Maidstone and Ilford is 42 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 which takes 1h 31m and costs £22 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m 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 Arriva UK, depart from Brenchley Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Ilford train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Ilford?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Ilford is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and line 700 bus and line 96 bus and bus, which costs £3 - £9 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Maidstone to Ilford bus arrive?

Maidstone to Ilford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Waterfront Bus Station.

Where does the Maidstone to Ilford train arrive?

Maidstone to Ilford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Strood 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, line 101 bus

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

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Train
best
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 31m
£22–48
Line 101 bus, line 700 bus, line 96 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brenchley Gardens to Waterfront Bus Stationbus 101
2. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 700
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Thomas Streetbus 96
4. Take the bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Ilford Stationbus Sl2
3h 24m
£4–9
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
£150–190
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Barking stationsubway District
1h 45m
£30–77
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
£25–50

Maidstone to Ilford by train

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Distance: 41.3 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens to Ilford Station via Waterfront Bus Station, Bus Station, Thomas Street, and North Woolwich Free Ferry in around 3h 24m.

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