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 £20 - £35 and takes 8h 14m.

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 Brenchley Gardens and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Chatham and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

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 9m.

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 9m and costs £55 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m 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 Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham 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 9m and costs £55 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Maidstone to Chester bus arrive?

Maidstone to Chester bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham 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 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 990+ 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 Bridgetrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 9m
£58–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
8h 14m
£20–34
Drive 232.3 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Chestercar 232.3 mi
4h 2m
£58–83
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 42m
£84–292
Train, bus
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 423 / ...
8h 25m
£28–98
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
7h 28m
£85–224
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 33m
£234–761
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 31m
£99–298

Maidstone to Chester by train, foot, and bus

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8h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.6 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens to Chester Bus Interchange via Chatham, Birmingham, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 14m.

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