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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Maidstone is to bus and train via Calais which costs £21 - £50 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Maidstone is to car ferry and taxi which takes 2h 18m and costs £210 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at King Street via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Calais to Maidstone?

The distance between Calais and Maidstone is 69 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Maidstone without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 2h 18m and costs £210 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Calais to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Maidstone bus from?

Calais to Maidstone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where does the Calais to Maidstone bus arrive?

Calais to Maidstone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Maidstone?

Maidstone is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 6:22 AM in Calais and 5:22 AM in Maidstone.

Where can I stay near Maidstone?

There are 1077+ hotels available in Maidstone.

Calais to Maidstone - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, taxi, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Maidstone by car ferry, taxi, bus, train, car train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
2. Take the taxi from Port of Dover to Maidstone
2h 18m
£212–267
Bus, train via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone EastLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
8h 39m
£21–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone EastLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
5h 29m
£23–52
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Maidstone
1h 25m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Street814
6h 10m
£27–39

Calais to Maidstone by bus, foot, and train

183Weekly Services

5h 29mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calais to Maidstone.

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Distance: 68.3 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Maidstone, England?

You can take a bus from Calais to King Street via London Victoria in around 6h 10m.

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