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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Maidstone is to bus and train which costs £35 - £75 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Maidstone is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Baymead Lane and arriving at King Street via Bus Station and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Maidstone East via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Somerset to Maidstone?

The distance between Somerset and Maidstone is 196 miles. The road distance is 177.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Maidstone without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 51m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Somerset to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Maidstone bus from?

Somerset to Maidstone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Maidstone train from?

Somerset to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Somerset to Maidstone is to train via London which takes 4h 51m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Somerset to Maidstone bus arrive?

Somerset to Maidstone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium station.

Where does the Somerset to Maidstone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Somerset to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Maidstone is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Somerset to Maidstone.

Where can I stay near Maidstone?

There are 1167+ hotels available in Maidstone.

Somerset to Maidstone - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Somerset to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
4h 51m
£87–180
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain
6h 21m
£36–72
Drive 176 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Maidstonecar 176 mi
3h 16m
£43–62
Bus, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
6h 51m
£95–212
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
4h 57m
£86–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tottenham Hotspur Stadiumbus N06
2. Take the bus from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to King Streetbus N22
7h 24m
£37–90
Bus, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
7h 1m
£213–486

Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

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Distance: 194.9 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Shovel Lane to Maidstone East via Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baymead Lane to King Street via Bus Station and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in around 7h 24m.

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