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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Colchester is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Colchester via London Bridge station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Maidstone to Colchester?

The distance between Maidstone and Colchester is 92 miles. The road distance is 71.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £26 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Maidstone to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Colchester train from?

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

Where does the Maidstone to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maidstone to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Colchester is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Maidstone to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 996+ hotels available in Colchester.

Maidstone to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to Colchester by train or car

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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 Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h
£27–98
Drive 70.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Maidstone to Colchestercar 70.9 mi
1h 19m
£17–25
Train via Strood
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain
2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
2h 7m
£29–85
Train via Brentwood
1. Take the train from Chatham to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Shenfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain
3h 56m
£45–92

Maidstone to Colchester by train

225Weekly Trains

2h 7mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Maidstone to Colchester.

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Distance: 91.8 mi
Duration: 2h

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h.

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