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How to get fromReading to Maidstoneby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Maidstone by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    2h 39m
    £38–99

  2. Drive 78.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Maidstonecar car 78.7 mi
    1h 25m
    £20–28

  3. Train, line 18 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bishops Bridge Road / Little Venice to North Circular Road Stonebridge Parkbus bus 18 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Maidstonebus bus
    3h 49m

  4. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain train London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    2h 50m
    £37–78

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Chathamtrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    3h 21m
    £49–99

Reading to Maidstone by train and subway

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Maidstone East via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 2h 39m.

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