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How to get fromCardiff to Maidstoneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    3h 45m
    £84–152

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus bus 814
    6h
    £31–49

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain train London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    5h 28m
    £37–65

  4. Drive  186.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Maidstonecar car 186.7 mi
    3h 17m
    £47–67

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train
    7h 24m
    £106–278

Cardiff to Maidstone by train and subway

Calendar167Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to King Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h.

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