There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London BridgeBrighton - Cambridge / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone EastLondon Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h£26–55Line 400 bus, line 291 bus, line 7 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Bartholomews Church to War Memorial400
- Take the bus from War Memorial to Railway Station291
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Terrace Road7 / ...
3h 49m£7–12Line 100 bus, train, line 7 bus
- Take the bus from Povey Cross Road East to Redhill Bus Station100
- Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridge
- Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Terrace Road7
2h 44m£13–23Drive 41.6 mi
- Drive from Gatwick to Maidstone41.6 mi
45 min£11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gatwick to Maidstone41.6 mi
45 min£180–220
Gatwick to Maidstone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Maidstone is to line 400 bus and line 291 bus and line 7 bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Maidstone is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from St Bartholomews Church and arriving at Terrace Road via War Memorial and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Maidstone East via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Gatwick and Maidstone is 63 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £26 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Gatwick to Maidstone, including transfers.
Gatwick to Maidstone bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from St Bartholomews Church station.
Gatwick to Maidstone train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Maidstone is to train which takes 2h and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 400 bus and line 291 bus and line 7 bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Maidstone, England?
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East via London Bridge in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Bartholomews Church to Terrace Road via War Memorial and Railway Station in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Redhill to Tonbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Bridge to Maidstone East
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Povey Cross Road East to Redhill Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from St Bartholomews Church to War Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from War Memorial to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Terrace Road
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/kent-and-surrey/
Bus from Railway Station to Terrace Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/kent-and-surrey/
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £180–220
Searle's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1293 910 910
- Website
- 910910.co.uk
RoadRunners Gatwick
- Phone
- +44 01293 222 222
- Website
- roadrunnersgatwick.co.uk
Jewel Cars Gatwick
- Phone
- +44 1737 668 202
- Website
- jewelcars.co.uk
Carline DSM
- Phone
- +44 1293 430 430
Tranzitt
- Phone
- +44 203 950 8070
- Website
- tranzitt.co.uk
Majestic Cars UK Limited
- Phone
- +44 207 1276 550
- Website
- majestictaxis.com
Henfield Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 7825 794 634
- Website
- henfieldprivatehire.co.uk
Gatwick Cars
- Phone
- +44 1293 550 000
- Website
- taxis.gatwickairport.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gatwick to Maidstone bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at War Memorial station.
Gatwick to Maidstone train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Maidstone is 42 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Gatwick to Maidstone.
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