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How to get fromChelmsford to Maidstoneby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chelmsford to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Strood

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain train
    2h 7m
    £24–74

  2. Drive 47.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Maidstonecar car 47.3 mi
    53 min
    £12–17

  3. Line 351 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cathedral to Brentwood stationbus bus 351
    2. Take the bus from Upminster to Chathambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to St Faith's Streetbus bus 101
    3h 15m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Maidstonetaxi taxi 47.3 mi
    53 min
    £310–370

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    2h 19m
    £27–50

  6. Line 300 bus, line 100 bus, bus, line 700 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cathedral to Bus Stationbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Stationbus bus 700
    5. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to The Cannonbus bus 101
    4h 22m

Chelmsford to Maidstone by train

Calendar225Weekly Trains
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Maidstone, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Maidstone West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Strood in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral to St Faith's Street via Brentwood station, Brentwood, Harold Wood, Harold Wood Station, Upminster Station, Upminster, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 3h 15m.

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