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How to get fromMaidstone to The Shardby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to The Shard by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain train Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
    53 min
    £19–35
  2. Bus, line 21 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to New Cross Gate Stationbus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to London Bridge Borough High Stbus bus 21 / ...
    1h 29m
    £6–30
  3. Drive  35.7 mi

    1. Drive from Maidstone to The Shardcar car 35.7 mi
    53 min
    £9–13
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to The Shardtaxi taxi 35.7 mi
    53 min
    £330–400

Maidstone to The Shard by train and foot

Calendar132Weekly Services
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Maidstone, England and The Shard, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Maidstone East to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to The Shard via New Cross Gate Station and London Bridge Borough High St in around 1h 29m.

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