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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 35m
    £21–43

  2. Line 700 bus, line 96 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Woolwich Arsenal Stationbus bus 96
    2h 36m
    £3–6

  3. Train, line 273 bus, line 129 bus

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to St Mary Craytrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Mary Cray Station to Lewisham Stationbus bus 273
    3. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to London City Airportbus bus 129
    2h 26m
    £16–73

  4. Drive 34.8 mi

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

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Royal Dockstaxi taxi 34.8 mi
    48 min
    £160–200

  6. 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 41m
    £18–38

Maidstone to Royal Docks by train

Calendar222Weekly Trains
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens to London City Airport via Waterfront Bus Station, Bus Station, Woolwich Arsenal Station, and Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station in around 2h 36m.

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