What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone is to line 28 bus and line 100 bus which costs £5 - £9 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at St Faith's Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Waterfront Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Southend Central and arriving at Maidstone East via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Maidstone is 74 miles. The road distance is 49.3 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Victoria Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and line 100 bus, which costs £5 - £9 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone train services, operated by c2c, arrive at London Fenchurch Street station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone is 49 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone?

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Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 28 bus

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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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best
1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h 38m
£32–55
Line 28 bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
4h 26m
£5–9
Drive 49 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstonecar 49 mi
59 min
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstonetaxi 49 mi
59 min
£210–260
Train via Chatham station
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Chathamtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
3h 5m
£34–47

Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone by train and foot

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Distance: 73.2 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Southend Central to Maidstone East via London Fenchurch Street 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 4h 26m.

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