There are 7 ways to get from Maidstone to City Thameslink by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Maidstone East to London BridgeMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
1h 4m£14–62Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Maidstone to London37.1 mi
1h 36m£4–7Bus
- Take the bus from King Street to New Cross Gate Station814
- Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to City Thameslink Stn / Ludgate CircusN21
1h 53m£17–56Drive 36.4 mi
- Drive from Maidstone to City Thameslink36.4 mi
54 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maidstone to City Thameslink36.4 mi
54 min£160–190Train via Strood
- Take the train from Maidstone West to StroodPaddock Wood - Strood / ...
- Take the train from Strood to City ThameslinkRainham / ...
2h 3m£12–63Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Pudding Lane to Chatham station101
- Take the train from Chatham to City ThameslinkRainham / ...
2h 15m£33–54
Maidstone to City Thameslink by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to City Thameslink is to rideshare which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to City Thameslink is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to City Thameslink. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at City Thameslink Stn / Ludgate Circus via New Cross Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to City Thameslink. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at City Thameslink via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Maidstone and City Thameslink is 38 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to City Thameslink without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £14 - £65.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Maidstone to City Thameslink, including transfers.
Maidstone to City Thameslink bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Maidstone to City Thameslink train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to City Thameslink is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £14 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £60 and takes 1h 53m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and City Thameslink, England?
Southeastern operates a train from Maidstone East to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £12–55 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to City Thameslink Stn / Ludgate Circus via New Cross Gate Station in around 1h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Maidstone West to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Strood to City Thameslink
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–55
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Chatham to City Thameslink
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- 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
- 4 times 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 City Thameslink Stn / Ludgate Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Maidstone to London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- £160–190
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 City Thameslink bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Maidstone to City Thameslink train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to City Thameslink is 37 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Maidstone to City Thameslink.
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There are 20120+ hotels available in City Thameslink.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Maidstone and City Thameslink. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.