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 £20 - £45 and takes 8h 37m.

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 19m and costs £210 - £270.

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 19m and costs £210 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Calais to Maidstone, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Calais and Maidstone?

Maidstone is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 9:26 AM in Calais and 8:26 AM in Maidstone.

Where can I stay near Maidstone?

There are 1082+ 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, car train, car, or train

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 Dovercarferry
2. Take the taxi from Port of Dover to Maidstonetaxi
2h 19m
£212–267
Bus, train via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
8h 37m
£20–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Maidstonebus
3h 50m
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Maidstonecar
1h 25m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus N824 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
5h 32m
£23–53

Calais to Maidstone by bus, foot, and train

183Weekly Services

5h 32mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Maidstone.

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Distance: 68.3 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Calais to Maidstone via Dover and Dover in around 3h 50m.

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