What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Maidstone?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Maidstone is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Maidstone?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Maidstone is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at King Street via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Maidstone East via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Maidstone?

The distance between Portsmouth and Maidstone is 112 miles. The road distance is 100.9 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Maidstone without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Maidstone?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Portsmouth to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Maidstone bus from?

Portsmouth to Maidstone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Maidstone train from?

Portsmouth to Maidstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Maidstone is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Maidstone bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Maidstone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Maidstone train arrive?

Portsmouth to Maidstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Maidstone is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Portsmouth to Maidstone.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Maidstone?

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Portsmouth to Maidstone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 7 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Ashford International / ...
3h 15m
£49–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B25
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to King Streetbus B23
4h 40m
£22–52
Drive 100.4 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Maidstonecar 100.4 mi
1h 43m
£25–36
Train, bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 291
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Terrace Roadbus 7 / ...
5h 42m

Portsmouth to Maidstone by train and foot

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3h 15mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.1 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Maidstone, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Maidstone East via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to King Street via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 4h 40m.

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