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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Cognac is to train and fly which costs €90 - €310 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Cognac is to train and fly which takes 8h 56m and costs €120 - €400.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Cognac?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Cognac via London Bridge station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Cognac?

The distance between Maidstone and Cognac is 1002 km.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Maidstone to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Cognac train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Cognac?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Cognac is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h.

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Cognac?

Cognac is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 5:06 PM in Maidstone and 6:06 PM in Cognac.

Where does the Maidstone to Cognac train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 519+ hotels available in Cognac.

Maidstone to Cognac - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Maidstone to Cognac by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to AngoulemeTgv
4. Take the train from Angouleme to CognacTer
9h 40m
€151–578
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LTN - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
10h
€84–315
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maidstone to Dover
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Angoulême
4. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
17h
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cognac
8h 59m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
9h 29m
€98–305
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5 to Angoulême - Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
21h 3m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cognac
10h 23m
€147–222
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Saintes
10h 25m
€91–301
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)STN - LRH
3. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Cognac
8h 56m
€126–400
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintes
11h 7m
€91–307
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)STN - LIG
3. Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncf
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
12h 14m
€119–449

Maidstone to Cognac by train, subway, and foot

48Weekly Services

9h 40mAverage Duration

€151Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Maidstone to Cognac.

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Distance: 1,001.6 km
Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Cognac via London Bridge, London Bridge station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maidstone to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Dover, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Angoulême, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 17h.

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