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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Maidstone is to bus which costs £18 - £50 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Maidstone is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at King Street via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Maidstone East via Waterloo station and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Southampton to Maidstone?

The distance between Southampton and Maidstone is 117 miles. The road distance is 106.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Southampton to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Maidstone bus from?

Southampton to Maidstone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Maidstone train from?

Southampton to Maidstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Southampton to Maidstone is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £50 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Southampton to Maidstone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southampton to Maidstone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Maidstone is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Southampton to Maidstone.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Maidstone?

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Where can I stay near Maidstone?

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Southampton 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 Southampton to Maidstone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h 53m
£52–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B10
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to King Streetbus B23
4h 30m
£19–47
Drive 105.7 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Maidstonecar 105.7 mi
1h 58m
£26–38
Train, bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Hovetrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 29 / ...
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Terrace Roadbus 7 / ...
5h 21m
£40–76

Southampton to Maidstone by train and subway

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.6 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Maidstone East via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to King Street via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 4h 30m.

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