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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Maidstone is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Maidstone is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £130 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Maidstone via Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, Bishops Bridge Road / Little Venice and London Stonebridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Maidstone West via London St Pancras Intl and Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Darlington to Maidstone?

The distance between Darlington and Maidstone is 276 miles. The road distance is 276.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Darlington to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Maidstone bus from?

Darlington to Maidstone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Maidstone train from?

Darlington to Maidstone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Darlington to Maidstone is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Darlington to Maidstone bus arrive?

Darlington to Maidstone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Darlington to Maidstone train arrive?

Darlington to Maidstone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Maidstone is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Darlington to Maidstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Maidstone?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Darlington to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Stroodtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
4h 5m
£131–192
Drive 275.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Darlington to Maidstonecar 275.1 mi
4h 33m
£68–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Marble Archbus 598
2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Maidstonebus
9h 3m
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
5h 40m
£80–383
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Chathamtrain
5h 17m
£118–244
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MME - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
6h 57m
£124–686
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Maidstone Easttrain
6h 31m
£139–369
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
7h 17m
£107–347
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
6h 52m
£183–468

Darlington to Maidstone by train

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Distance: 274.7 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Maidstone West via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Strood in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Maidstone via Marble Arch, Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, Westbourne Terrace, Bishops Bridge Road / Little Venice, and London Stonebridge in around 9h 3m.

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