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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Maidstone is to bus and train which costs £40 - £80 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Maidstone is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £85 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at King Street via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Maidstone East via Euston station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Chester to Maidstone?

The distance between Chester and Maidstone is 219 miles. The road distance is 234 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Chester to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Maidstone bus from?

Chester to Maidstone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Maidstone train from?

Chester to Maidstone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Chester to Maidstone is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Chester to Maidstone bus arrive?

Chester to Maidstone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Chester to Maidstone train arrive?

Chester to Maidstone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Maidstone is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Chester to Maidstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Maidstone?

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Chester to Maidstone - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
3h 53m
£86–155
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
6h 48m
£40–78
Drive 232.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Maidstonecar 232.7 mi
4h 4m
£57–82
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain
5h 39m
£107–363
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B7
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to King Streetbus B23
8h 50m
£53–130
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
7h 5m
£96–276
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
7h 25m
£289–550
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Maidstone Easttrain
6h 26m
£139–308
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
7h 50m
£84–229

Chester to Maidstone by train and subway

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3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.1 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Maidstone, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Maidstone East via London Euston, Euston station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to King Street via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 8h 50m.

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