There are 7 ways to get from Maidstone to British Library by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maidstone West to London St Pancras IntlMaidstone West - St Pancras International
56 min£16–45Drive 38.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Maidstone to British Library38.2 mi
1h£10–14Bus, line 172 bus
- Take the bus from King Street to New Cross Gate Station814
- Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Aldwych / Drury Lane172 / ...
1h 54m£18–58Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maidstone to British Library38.2 mi
1h£160–200Train via Strood
- Take the train from Maidstone West to StroodPaddock Wood - Strood / ...
- Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras IntlFaversham - St Pancras International / ...
1h 20m£10–68Train, line 390 bus
- Take the train from Maidstone East to London VictoriaAshford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the bus from Victoria Bus Station to British Library390
1h 49m£13–41Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Pudding Lane to Chatham station101
- Take the train from Chatham to FarringdonRainham / ...
2h 25m£13–62
Maidstone to British Library by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to British Library is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to British Library is to train which takes 56 min and costs £16 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to British Library. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at British Library via New Cross Gate Station and Aldwych / Kingsway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maidstone West and arriving at London St Pancras Intl. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Maidstone and British Library is 43 miles. The road distance is 38.4 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to British Library without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £16 - £45.
The train from Maidstone West to London St Pancras International takes 52 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Maidstone to British Library bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Maidstone to British Library train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone West station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to British Library is to train which takes 56 min and costs £16 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 172 bus, which costs £17 - £60 and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and British Library, England?
Southeastern operates a train from Maidstone West to London St Pancras Intl once daily. Tickets cost £16–45 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to British Library via New Cross Gate Station, Aldwych / Drury Lane, and Aldwych / Kingsway in around 1h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Maidstone West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Maidstone West to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–50
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Chatham to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–55
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from King Street to New Cross Gate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from New Cross Gate Station to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–28
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–28
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Victoria Bus Station to British Library
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Pudding Lane to Chatham station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Arriva Kent & Surrey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- £160–200
SMB Maidstone Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1622 765 555
- Website
- smbmaidstonecabs.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
Express Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1622 222 222
- Website
- expresscabs.co.uk
Cavalier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1622 754 000
CabCo Canterbury Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1227 455 455
- Website
- cabcocanterbury.co.uk
Apollo Taxis Maidstone
- Phone
- +44 1622 88 20 20
- Website
- apollo-taxi.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Maidstone to British Library bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Maidstone to British Library train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to British Library is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Maidstone to British Library.
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