What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Maidstone?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Maidstone is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Maidstone?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Maidstone is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £110 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at King Street via Interchange and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Maidstone West via Newcastle, London St Pancras Intl and Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from South Shields to Maidstone?

The distance between South Shields and Maidstone is 322 miles. The road distance is 311.7 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Maidstone without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Maidstone?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from South Shields to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Maidstone bus from?

South Shields to Maidstone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Maidstone train from?

South Shields to Maidstone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Maidstone?

The best way to get from South Shields to Maidstone is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the South Shields to Maidstone bus arrive?

South Shields to Maidstone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the South Shields to Maidstone train arrive?

South Shields to Maidstone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Maidstone is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from South Shields to Maidstone.

Where can I stay near Maidstone?

There are 1153+ hotels available in Maidstone.

South Shields to Maidstone - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from South Shields to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Stroodtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
5h 1m
£115–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
9h 31m
£35–73
Drive 309.9 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Maidstonecar 309.9 mi
5h 10m
£77–112
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain
5h 20m
£85–332
Train via Ashford International
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
5h 18m
£133–208
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
9h 52m
£59–106
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Maidstone Easttrain
6h 28m
£128–305
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
6h 53m
£139–432
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain
7h 22m
£108–225
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
7h 14m
£108–292
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
7h 4m
£110–279
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
7h 23m
£101–280

South Shields to Maidstone by bus, foot, and train

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9h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.5 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Maidstone, England?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Maidstone West via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Strood in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to King Street via Interchange and London Victoria in around 9h 31m.

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