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 - £26 and takes 1h 18m.

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 18m and costs £17 - £26.

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.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Colchester?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Colchester is to train which takes 2h and costs £26 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus and line 300 bus, which costs and takes 5h 58m.

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 18m 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 1025+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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 BridgeMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h
£27–98
Drive 70.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Maidstone to Colchester70.9 mi
1h 18m
£18–26
Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationx80
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station100
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station300 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street371 / ...
5h 58m
Train via Strood
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Strood
2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
2h 12m
£27–85

Maidstone to Colchester by train and subway

95Weekly Services

2hAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Maidstone to Colchester.

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Distance: 91.9 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pudding Lane to Osborne Street via Chatham station, Chatham, Greenhithe for Bluewater, Railway Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 58m.

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