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 £17 - £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 £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Pudding Lane and arriving at Osborne Street via Waterfront Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

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 1h 59m.

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 1h 59m and costs £27 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Maidstone to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Colchester bus from?

Maidstone to Colchester bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Colchester?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £27 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus and line 300 bus, which costs and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Maidstone to Colchester bus arrive?

Maidstone to Colchester bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, arrive at Bus 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?

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Maidstone to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 100 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to Colchester by train, bus, 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 / ...
1h 59m
£27–98
Drive 70.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Maidstone to Colchestercar 70.9 mi
1h 19m
£18–25
Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus x80
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
6h 12m
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
£32–90

Maidstone to Colchester by train and subway

132Weekly Services

1h 59mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 91.9 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pudding Lane to Osborne Street via Waterfront Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 12m.

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