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What is the best way to travel from London to Maidstone?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool to Maidstone from London. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 15m
£29
£34
6
Train
1h 6m
£13
£28
12

What is the cheapest way to reach Maidstone from London?

You can reach Maidstone with just £13 by taking a Train from Southeastern, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £33
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
from £29
Friday
from £13
Saturday

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • TfL Rail
    2h 12m
    0
    07:46
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:58
    Maidstone
    East Train Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £33
  • Southeastern
    1h 52m
    0
    08:20
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    10:12
    Maidstone
    Yalding Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £33
  • Transport For London
    2h 47m
    0
    06:11
    London
    Forest Gate Train Station
    08:58
    Maidstone
    East Train Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £34
  • c2c
    2h 17m
    0
    06:41
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    08:58
    Maidstone
    East Train Station
    0
    c2c
    Economy
    from £34

    • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Southern
    2h 15m
    0
    06:43
    London
    Wallington
    08:58
    Maidstone
    East Train Station
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    £35
  • Southern
    2h 18m
    0
    07:40
    London
    Wallington
    09:58
    Maidstone
    East Train Station
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    £35
  • Southern
    2h 18m
    0
    08:40
    London
    Wallington
    10:58
    Maidstone
    East Train Station
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    £35
  • Southern
    2h 35m
    0
    07:19
    London
    Wallington
    09:54
    Maidstone
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    £35

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Southeastern
    5h 11m
    0
    00:40
    London
    Bridge
    05:51
    Maidstone
    Barracks Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    £29

    • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Transport For London
    1h 56m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    07:55
    Maidstone
    Barracks Train Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £33

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Southeastern
    1h 6m
    0
    06:20
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    07:26
    Maidstone
    Barracks Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £13
  • Southeastern
    1h 6m
    0
    07:20
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    08:26
    Maidstone
    Barracks Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £13
  • Southeastern
    1h 6m
    0
    08:20
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    09:26
    Maidstone
    Barracks Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £13
  • Transport For London
    2h 1m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Forest Gate Train Station
    07:55
    Maidstone
    Barracks Train Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £34

What are the fastest trips from London to Maidstone?

You can get to Maidstone from London in just 1h 6m with a Train from Southeastern. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 1h 44m
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
from 1h 56m
Friday
from 1h 6m
Saturday

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Metro Turizm
    1h 44m
    0
    08:12
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:56
    Maidstone
    Barracks Train Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £37
  • Southeastern
    1h 52m
    0
    08:20
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    10:12
    Maidstone
    Yalding Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £33
  • TfL Rail
    2h 12m
    0
    07:46
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:58
    Maidstone
    East Train Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £33
  • c2c
    2h 17m
    0
    06:41
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    08:58
    Maidstone
    East Train Station
    0
    c2c
    Economy
    from £34

    • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Southern
    2h 15m
    0
    06:43
    London
    Wallington
    08:58
    Maidstone
    East Train Station
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    £35
  • Southern
    2h 18m
    0
    07:40
    London
    Wallington
    09:58
    Maidstone
    East Train Station
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    £35
  • Southern
    2h 18m
    0
    08:40
    London
    Wallington
    10:58
    Maidstone
    East Train Station
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    £35
  • Southern
    2h 35m
    0
    07:19
    London
    Wallington
    09:54
    Maidstone
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    £35

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Transport For London
    1h 56m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    07:55
    Maidstone
    Barracks Train Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £33

    • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Southeastern
    5h 11m
    0
    00:40
    London
    Bridge
    05:51
    Maidstone
    Barracks Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    £29

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Southeastern
    1h 6m
    0
    06:20
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    07:26
    Maidstone
    Barracks Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £13
  • Southeastern
    1h 6m
    0
    07:20
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    08:26
    Maidstone
    Barracks Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £13
  • Southeastern
    1h 6m
    0
    08:20
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    09:26
    Maidstone
    Barracks Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £13
  • Transport For London
    1h 52m
    0
    06:03
    London
    Forest Gate Train Station
    07:55
    Maidstone
    Barracks Train Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £34
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from London to Maidstone

What are the most popular stations in London and Maidstone?

In London, you will usually depart from Euston Station, Stratford Coach Station or Waterloo, while in Maidstone you will be arriving at Barracks Train Station, Yalding Train Station or Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Maidstone from London? With 5 connections between 6 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between London and Maidstone, you can pay as low as £13 with a Train from Southeastern.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Southeastern: you will get to Maidstone in just 1h 6m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting London and Maidstone are Southeastern, Southern and Transport For London, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in London and Maidstone is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Belsize Park or to Bearsted, and look at flights from Rochester Airport, and landing at Lydd Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from London to Maidstone?

The most popular companies between London and Maidstone, are Southeastern, Southern and Transport For London. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Southern and Southeastern

Train companies: Southeastern, Transport For London, TfL Rail and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from London to Maidstone

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from London to Maidstone. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from London to Maidstone

How can I reach Maidstone from London?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Maidstone from London.

How far is Maidstone from London?

The distance between London and Maidstone is 58.0 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between London and Maidstone?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 10 kgs, and a flight 14 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from London to Maidstone?

You can get to Maidstone with just £13 by taking a Train from Southeastern.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Maidstone in just 1h 6m with a Train from Southeastern.

More routes to London and to Maidstone

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to London and to Maidstone. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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