What is the cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Ashdown Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Ashdown Forest is to line 7 bus and line 29 bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maidstone to Ashdown Forest?

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Ashdown Forest is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Ashdown Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Ashdown Forest. However, there are services departing from Bower Place and arriving at Perrymans Lane via War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Ashdown Forest?

The distance between Maidstone and Ashdown Forest is 32 miles. The road distance is 30.2 miles.

How do I travel from Maidstone to Ashdown Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Ashdown Forest without a car is to train and line 29 bus which takes 1h 58m and costs £15 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Maidstone to Ashdown Forest?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Maidstone to Ashdown Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Ashdown Forest bus from?

Maidstone to Ashdown Forest bus services, operated by Arriva Kent & Surrey, depart from Bower Place station.

Where does the Maidstone to Ashdown Forest bus arrive?

Maidstone to Ashdown Forest bus services, operated by Arriva Kent & Surrey, arrive at War Memorial station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Ashdown Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Ashdown Forest is 30 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Maidstone to Ashdown Forest.

Where can I stay near Ashdown Forest?

There are 734+ hotels available in Ashdown Forest.

Maidstone to Ashdown Forest - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 29 bus

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

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Train, line 29 bus
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Paddock WoodStrood - Paddock Wood / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Perrymans Lane29 / ...
1h 58m
£15–27
Line 7 bus, line 29 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bower Place to War Memorial7
2. Take the bus from War Memorial to Perrymans Lane29 / ...
2h 6m
£7–10
Drive 30.1 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Ashdown Forest30.1 mi
48 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Ashdown Forest30.1 mi
48 min
£130–160

Maidstone to Ashdown Forest by train and bus

222Weekly Services

1h 58mAverage Duration

£15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 31.7 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Ashdown Forest, England?

You can take a bus from Bower Place to Perrymans Lane via War Memorial in around 2h 6m.

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