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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Rainham is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 56 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Rainham is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Rainham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pudding Lane and arriving at Hawthorne Avenue. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Rainham?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Rainham. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Rainham (Kent) via Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Maidstone to Rainham?

The distance between Maidstone and Rainham is 17 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Rainham without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs £8 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Maidstone to Rainham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Rainham bus from?

Maidstone to Rainham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Pudding Lane station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Rainham train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Rainham?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Rainham is to train which takes 52 min and costs £8 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 56 min.

Where does the Maidstone to Rainham bus arrive?

Maidstone to Rainham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Hawthorne Avenue station.

Where does the Maidstone to Rainham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maidstone to Rainham?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Rainham is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Maidstone to Rainham.

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

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Where can I stay near Rainham?

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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 Rainham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
52 min
£9–18
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Pudding Lane to Hawthorne Avenuebus 101
56 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Rainhamtaxi 9.6 mi
19 min
£45–60
Drive 9.6 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Rainhamcar 9.6 mi
19 min
£3–4

Maidstone to Rainham by train

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Distance: 17.3 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Rainham, Medway, England?

You can take a train from Maidstone West to Rainham (Kent) via Strood in around 52 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Pudding Lane to Hawthorne Avenue hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 56 min. Nu-Venture also services this route every 3 hours.

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