There are 3 ways to get from Basingstoke to Maidstone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h 22m£36–72Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoriabus 806
- Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
4h£15–25Drive 83.3 mi
- Drive from Basingstoke to Maidstonecar 83.3 mi
1h 25m£21–31
Basingstoke to Maidstone by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Maidstone is to bus which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Maidstone is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at King Street via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Maidstone East via Waterloo station and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Maidstone is 86 miles. The road distance is 83.7 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Basingstoke to Maidstone, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Maidstone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Maidstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Maidstone is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Maidstone, England?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Maidstone East via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to King Street via London Victoria in around 4h.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Bridge to Maidstone East
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Malls to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Basingstoke to Maidstone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Basingstoke to Maidstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Maidstone is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Basingstoke to Maidstone.
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