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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Chester is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 4m.

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 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 London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

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 London Bridge station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Chester?

The distance between Maidstone and Chester is 220 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 11m and costs £55 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 11m and costs £55 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Maidstone to Chester bus arrive?

Maidstone to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Maidstone to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maidstone to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Chester is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 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 959+ hotels available in Chester.

Maidstone to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 BridgeMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to ChesterLondon Euston - Chester / ...
4h 11m
£59–238
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London VictoriaAshford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchange551 / ...
8h 50m
£25–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoria814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus InterchangeUk021 / ...
7h 4m
£29–49
Drive 232.3 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Chester232.3 mi
4h
£59–85
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 47m
£83–294
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)LGW - LPL
7h 16m
£94–264
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
8h 6m
£253–451
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)STN - LPL
7h 45m
£88–202

Maidstone to Chester by train and subway

74Weekly Services

4h 11mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.6 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Chester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Chester Bus Interchange via London Victoria in around 7h 4m.

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