What is the cheapest way to get from New Forest to Maidstone?

The cheapest way to get from New Forest to Maidstone is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Forest to Maidstone?

The fastest way to get from New Forest to Maidstone is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between New Forest and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from New Forest to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from St Thomas Mores Church and arriving at King Street via Fleming Way and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between New Forest and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from New Forest to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Maidstone East via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from New Forest to Maidstone?

The distance between New Forest and Maidstone is 131 miles. The road distance is 114.3 miles.

How do I travel from New Forest to Maidstone without a car?

The best way to get from New Forest to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £50 - £100.

How long does it take to get from New Forest to Maidstone?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from New Forest to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Forest to Maidstone bus from?

New Forest to Maidstone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.

Where do I catch the New Forest to Maidstone train from?

New Forest to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from New Forest to Maidstone?

The best way to get from New Forest to Maidstone is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the New Forest to Maidstone bus arrive?

New Forest to Maidstone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the New Forest to Maidstone train arrive?

New Forest to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from New Forest to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between New Forest to Maidstone is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from New Forest to Maidstone.

Where can I stay near Maidstone?

There are 1153+ hotels available in Maidstone.

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There are 4 ways to get from New Forest to Maidstone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
3h 28m
£55–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
6h 20m
£19–32
Bus, line 1 bus, train, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Savernake Hospital to Newbury Wharfbus X20
2. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Station Roadbus 1
3. Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain
4. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Chathamtrain
5. Take the bus from Chatham station to The Cannonbus 101
5h 38m
Drive 113.6 mi
1. Drive from New Forest to Maidstonecar 113.6 mi
2h 1m
£29–41

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Distance: 130.7 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between New Forest, Wiltshire, England and Maidstone, England?

You can take a bus from Lloyds Bank to Maidstone East via Fleming Way, Swindon, London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Thomas Mores Church to King Street via Fleming Way, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 20m.

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