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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Chester is to train and bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Chester. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Chester. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Chester via Charing Cross station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Chester?

The distance between Maidstone and Chester is 219 miles. The road distance is 233.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Maidstone to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Chester bus from?

Maidstone to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Chester train from?

Maidstone to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Chester?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Chester is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Maidstone to Chester bus arrive?

Maidstone to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Maidstone to Chester train arrive?

Maidstone to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Chester is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Maidstone to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1076+ hotels available in Chester.

Maidstone to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Maidstone to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 16m
£80–153
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
7h 15m
£38–75
Drive 232.3 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Chestercar 232.3 mi
4h 2m
£57–83
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 31m
£106–317
Bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B23
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Chester Bus Interchangebus B7
8h 50m
£52–134
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 51m
£91–271
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
7h 17m
£260–608
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 27m
£133–293
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
7h 49m
£85–236

Maidstone to Chester by train and subway

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Maidstone to Chester.

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Distance: 218.1 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Chester via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 8h 50m.

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