There are 6 ways to get from ExCeL London to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Stratford International DLR Station
best- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Stratford International DLR StationDlr
- Take the train from Stratford International to Strood
- Take the train from Strood to Maidstone West
1h 57m£15–42Drive 34.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from ExCeL London to Maidstone34.3 mi
45 min£9–13Line 129 bus, bus
- Take the bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Lewisham Station129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to King Street814
2h 30m£17–61Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Maidstone34.3 mi
45 min£150–190Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to ChathamLuton - Rainham / ...
- Take the bus from Chatham station to The Cannon101
2h 5m£16–24Train
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to StroodLuton - Rainham / ...
- Take the train from Strood to Maidstone WestStrood - Paddock Wood / ...
2h 7m£11–28
ExCeL London to Maidstone by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Maidstone is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Maidstone is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London station to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at King Street via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Maidstone West via Stratford International and Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between ExCeL London and Maidstone is 41 miles. The road distance is 34.5 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Maidstone without a car is to train via Stratford International DLR Station which takes 1h 57m and costs £14 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from ExCeL London to Maidstone, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Maidstone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
ExCeL London to Maidstone train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Maidstone is to train via Stratford International DLR Station which takes 1h 57m and costs £14 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and bus, which costs £16 - £65 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Maidstone, England?
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Maidstone West via West Silvertown DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Strood in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to King Street via West Silvertown DLR Station and Lewisham Station in around 2h 30m.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Stratford International DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–29
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Strood to Maidstone West
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Chatham
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–16
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lewisham Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Chatham station to The Cannon
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Arriva Kent & Surrey
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £150–190
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
ExCeL London to Maidstone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
ExCeL London to Maidstone train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford International DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Maidstone is 35 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from ExCeL London to Maidstone.
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