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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Maidstoneby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    2h 38m
    £39–68

  2. Line 28 bus, line 100 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    5h 17m
    £5–9

  3. Drive  49 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstonecar car 49 mi
    59 min
    £13–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstonetaxi taxi 49 mi
    59 min
    £210–260

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    2h 39m
    £31–55

Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone by train and bus

Calendar164Weekly Services
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Maidstone, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Maidstone East via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Bus Station, and London Bridge in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to St Faith's Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 5h 17m.

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