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

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Maidstone is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Maidstone is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £50 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Maidstone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chatham station station and arriving at St Faith's Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Maidstone?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Strood and arriving at Maidstone West. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Gillingham to Maidstone?

The distance between Gillingham and Maidstone is 8 miles. The road distance is 11.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gillingham to Maidstone without a car is to bus which takes 24 min and costs £2 - £4.

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

The bus from Chatham station to St Faith's Street takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Maidstone bus from?

Gillingham to Maidstone bus services, operated by Arriva Kent & Surrey, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Maidstone train from?

Gillingham to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.

Train or bus from Gillingham to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Maidstone is to bus which takes 24 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 26 min.

Where does the Gillingham to Maidstone bus arrive?

Gillingham to Maidstone bus services, operated by Arriva Kent & Surrey, arrive at St Faith's Street station.

Where does the Gillingham to Maidstone train arrive?

Gillingham to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Maidstone West station.

Can I drive from Gillingham to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Maidstone is 11 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Gillingham to Maidstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Maidstone?

There are 1073+ hotels available in Maidstone.

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

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

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Gillingham to Maidstone by bus

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Distance: 7.9 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

Arriva Kent & Surrey operates a bus from Chatham station to St Faith's Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 24 min. Nu-Venture also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Strood to Maidstone West every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 26 min.

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