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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Leicester is to train and bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Maidstone and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Harrow Road /North Circular Rd, Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road and Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Leicester via Strood and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Leicester?

The distance between Maidstone and Leicester is 142 miles. The road distance is 146.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Maidstone to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Leicester bus from?

Maidstone to Leicester bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, depart from Maidstone station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Leicester?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Maidstone to Leicester bus arrive?

Maidstone to Leicester bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, arrive at London Stonebridge station.

Where does the Maidstone to Leicester train arrive?

Maidstone to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Strood station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Leicester is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Maidstone to Leicester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Maidstone to Leicester?

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Maidstone to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain
2. Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
2h 29m
£67–121
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leicesterbus Uk005 / ...
5h 1m
£32–56
Drive 145.4 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Leicestercar 145.4 mi
2h 29m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maidstone to London Stonebridgebus
2. Take the bus from Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road to Airport Bus Stationbus 757
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
5h 26m

Maidstone to Leicester by train

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2h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 141.5 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone West to Leicester via Strood and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maidstone to St Margaret's Bus Station via London Stonebridge, Harrow Road /North Circular Rd, Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road, and Airport Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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