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How to get fromMaidstone to Portsmouthby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain train Ashford International - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2h 44m
    £50–109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus bus B23
    2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to St Georges Squarebus bus B25
    4h 40m
    £21–52

  3. Drive 99.5 mi

    1. Drive from Maidstone to Portsmouthcar car 99.5 mi
    1h 42m
    £25–35

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    3h 37m
    £61–130

  5. Line 7 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bower Place to Royal Victoria Placebus bus 7 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Bus Stationbus bus 291
    3. Take the train from Crawley to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    5h 25m

Maidstone to Portsmouth by train and foot

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Waterloo East and London Waterloo in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to St Georges Square via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 4h 40m.

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