There are 6 ways to get from Ilford to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
- Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain Strood - Paddock Wood / ...
1h 50m£22–33Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Upminster to Chathambus Michalovce
- Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to St Faith's Streetbus 101
2h 11m£9–12Drive 36.4 mi
- Drive from Ilford to Maidstonecar 36.4 mi
46 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ilford to Maidstonetaxi 36.4 mi
46 min£160–200Train via Farringdon
- Take the train from Farringdon to Stroodtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
- Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain Strood - Paddock Wood / ...
2h 47m£24–49Line 25 bus, train
- Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to St Katharine Creebus 25 / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
3h 15m£22–32
Ilford to Maidstone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Maidstone is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Ilford to Maidstone is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Maidstone West via Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International and Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Ilford and Maidstone is 42 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ilford to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £22 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Ilford to Maidstone, including transfers.
Ilford to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Stratford International station.
The best way to get from Ilford to Maidstone is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 2h 11m.
Ilford to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Strood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Maidstone is 37 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Ilford to Maidstone.
What companies run services between Ilford, England and Maidstone, England?
You can take a train from Ilford to Maidstone West via Stratford, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Strood in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barking to St Faith's Street via Upminster, Upminster, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £14–20
Train from Strood to Maidstone West
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £6–9
Train from London Bridge to Maidstone East
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £19–29
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £15–22
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £22–35
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Upminster to Chatham
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Waterfront Bus Station to St Faith's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- (01622) 882288
- Website
- nu-venture.co.uk
Bus from Waterfront Bus Station to St Faith's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- http://www.nu-venture.co.uk/
Bus from Ilford Broadway to St Katharine Cree
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- £160–200
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
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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