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How to get fromMaidstone to Royal Docksby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Maidstone to Royal Docks by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Stratford International DLR Station

    best
    1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain train
    2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    1h 38m
    £21–37

  2. Drive  34.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maidstone to Royal Dockscar car 34.8 mi
    48 min
    £9–13

  3. Bus, line 177 bus

    1. Take the bus from King Street to New Cross Gate Stationbus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Warspite Roadbus bus 177
    1h 49m
    £35–46

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Royal Dockstaxi taxi 34.8 mi
    48 min
    £150–190

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain train Paddock Wood - Strood / ...
    2. Take the train from Strood to Woolwich Arsenaltrain train Rainham / ...
    1h 43m
    £18–33

  6. Line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pudding Lane to Chatham stationbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Chatham to Woolwich Arsenaltrain train Rainham / ...
    1h 54m
    £15–27

Maidstone to Royal Docks by train

Calendar215Weekly Trains
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Royal Docks, England?

You can take a train from Maidstone West to London City Airport DLR Station via Strood, Stratford International, and Stratford International DLR Station in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Royal Docks via New Cross Gate Station and Warspite Road in around 1h 49m.

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