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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Maidstone is to bus via Crawley which costs £21 - £45 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Maidstone is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Maidstone?

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

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Maidstone East via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Cardiff to Maidstone?

The distance between Cardiff and Maidstone is 187 miles. The road distance is 187.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Cardiff to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Maidstone bus from?

Cardiff to Maidstone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Maidstone train from?

Cardiff to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Maidstone is to train which takes 4h and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Maidstone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Maidstone train arrive?

Cardiff to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Maidstone is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Cardiff to Maidstone.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Maidstone?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Maidstone?

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Where can I stay near Maidstone?

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Cardiff to Maidstone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Maidstone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone EastLondon Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
4h
£51–124
Bus via Crawley
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South TerminalUk940
8h 48m
£21–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Street814
6h 10m
£22–43
Drive 186.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Maidstone186.7 mi
3h 15m
£47–68

Cardiff to Maidstone by train and subway

106Weekly Services

4hAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185.8 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Maidstone, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Maidstone East via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to King Street via London Victoria in around 6h 10m.

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