Rome2Rio

How to get fromColchester to Maidstoneby train, bus or car

Find Transport to Maidstone

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Strood

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester 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 18m
    £28–110
  2. Drive 71.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Maidstonecar car 71.2 mi
    1h 19m
    £18–26
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus A9
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain train
    3h 17m
    £31–86
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    2h 30m
    £31–104
  5. Bus, line 300 bus, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus bus 371 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    6h 5m

Colchester to Maidstone by train

Calendar225Weekly Trains
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers