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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Maidstone is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Maidstone is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at King Street via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Maidstone East via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Maidstone?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Maidstone is 148 miles. The road distance is 140.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Shaftesbury to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Maidstone bus from?

Shaftesbury to Maidstone bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Maidstone train from?

Shaftesbury to Maidstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Maidstone is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Maidstone bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Maidstone bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Maidstone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Maidstone is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Shaftesbury to Maidstone.

Where can I stay near Maidstone?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Ashford International / ...
4h 34m
£62–144
Drive 140 mi
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1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Maidstonecar 140 mi
2h 25m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B10
3. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to King Streetbus B23
8h 21m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Central Stationbus X7 / ...
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsladetrain
4. Take the bus from Churchill Square to Railway Stationbus 29 / ...
9h 27m

Shaftesbury to Maidstone by bus, train, and foot

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.3 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Maidstone, England?

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Maidstone East via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), London Waterloo, and London Waterloo East in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to King Street via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 8h 21m.

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