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How to get fromMaidstone to Benfleetby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone to Benfleet by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London BridgetrainMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to BenfleettrainLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    2h 13m
    £18–67

  2. Drive 39.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maidstone to Benfleetcar39.9 mi
    46 min
    £10–15

  3. Bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Brenchley Gardens to Waterfront Bus Stationbus101
    2. Take the bus from Chatham to Upminsterbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Southwold Crescentbus28
    2h 46m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Benfleettaxi39.9 mi
    46 min
    £170–210

  5. Train, bus, line 100 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain
    2. Take the train from Strood to Greenhithe for Bluewatertrain
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbusx80
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus100
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Southwold Crescentbus28
    3h 25m

Maidstone to Benfleet by train, foot, and bus

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Bowers Road via London Bridge, London Fenchurch Street, Benfleet, and Railway Station in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens to Southwold Crescent via Chatham, Upminster, Upminster, Basildon, and Bus Station in around 2h 46m.

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