There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to Southampton Town Quay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain Ashford International - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 57m£52–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B23
- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Coach Stationbus B10
4h 31m£22–49Drive 105 mi
- Drive from Maidstone to Southampton Town Quaycar 105 mi
1h 57m£26–37Line 7 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Bower Place to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
- Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Railway Stationbus 29 / ...
- Take the train from Hove to Woolstontrain
5h 53m£39–74
Maidstone to Southampton Town Quay by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Southampton Town Quay is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Southampton Town Quay is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Southampton Town Quay. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Platform Tavern via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Marlands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Southampton Town Quay. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Southampton Central via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Maidstone and Southampton Town Quay is 119 miles. The road distance is 105.6 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Southampton Town Quay without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Maidstone to Southampton Town Quay, including transfers.
Maidstone to Southampton Town Quay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Maidstone to Southampton Town Quay train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Southampton Town Quay is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Southampton Town Quay, England?
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Red Funnel Terminal via London Waterloo East, London Waterloo, Southampton Central, and Central Station in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Southampton Town Quay via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Coach Station, Marlands, and Platform Tavern in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Hove to Woolston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bower Place to Royal Victoria Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 01273 886200
- [email protected]
- Website
- buses.co.uk
Bus from Royal Victoria Place to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.buses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Maidstone to Southampton Town Quay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Maidstone to Southampton Town Quay train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Southampton Town Quay is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Maidstone to Southampton Town Quay.
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