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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Maidstone is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Maidstone is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at The Cannon via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Waterfront Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Maidstone West via Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International and Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Colchester to Maidstone?

The distance between Colchester and Maidstone is 86 miles. The road distance is 71.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Maidstone without a car is to train via Strood which takes 2h 18m and costs £27 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Colchester to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Maidstone bus from?

Colchester to Maidstone bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Maidstone train from?

Colchester to Maidstone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Colchester to Maidstone is to train via Strood which takes 2h 18m and costs £27 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Colchester to Maidstone bus arrive?

Colchester to Maidstone bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Colchester to Maidstone train arrive?

Colchester to Maidstone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Maidstone is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Colchester to Maidstone.

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

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Colchester to Maidstone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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Train via Strood
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
3. Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain
2h 18m
£28–110
Drive 71.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Maidstonecar 71.2 mi
1h 19m
£18–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain
3h 17m
£31–86
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h 30m
£31–104
Bus, line 300 bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
6h 5m

Colchester to Maidstone by train

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2h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.4 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Maidstone West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Strood in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to The Cannon via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 6h 5m.

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