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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Maidstone is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Maidstone is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Maidstone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dover and arriving at Maidstone. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Maidstone East via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Dover to Maidstone?

The distance between Dover and Maidstone is 40 miles. The road distance is 41.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Maidstone without a car is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs .

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

The bus from Dover to Maidstone takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Dover to Maidstone bus from?

Dover to Maidstone bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Maidstone train from?

Dover to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Dover to Maidstone is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Dover to Maidstone bus arrive?

Dover to Maidstone bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, arrive at Maidstone station.

Where does the Dover to Maidstone train arrive?

Dover to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Dover to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Maidstone is 41 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Dover to Maidstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Maidstone?

There are 719+ hotels available in Maidstone.

Dover to Maidstone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Maidstone by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dover to Maidstonebus
1h 14m
Drive 40.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dover to Maidstonecar 40.9 mi
45 min
£10–15
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Ashford Internationaltrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Maidstone Easttrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
1h 27m
£20–41
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dover to Maidstonetaxi 40.9 mi
45 min
£180–220

Dover to Maidstone by train

183Weekly Trains

1h 27mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.8 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

Euro Fratello Srl operates a bus from Dover to Maidstone twice a week, and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to Maidstone East via Ashford International in around 1h 27m.

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