There are 6 ways to get from Maidstone to ExCeL London by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Stratford International DLR Station
best- Take the train from Maidstone West to Strood
- Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
- Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to West Silvertown DLR StationDlr
1h 35m£15–46Drive 33.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Maidstone to ExCeL London33.8 mi
44 min£9–13Bus, line 129 bus
- Take the bus from King Street to New Cross Gate Station814
- Take the bus from Greenwich Station to West Silvertown DLR Station129
1h 49m£20–64Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maidstone to ExCeL London33.8 mi
44 min£150–190Train
- Take the train from Maidstone West to StroodPaddock Wood - Strood / ...
- Take the train from Strood to Woolwich ArsenalRainham / ...
1h 46m£17–46Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Pudding Lane to Chatham station101
- Take the train from Chatham to Woolwich ArsenalRainham / ...
1h 58m£9–42
Maidstone to ExCeL London by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to ExCeL London is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to ExCeL London is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to ExCeL London station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station via New Cross Gate Station and Greenwich Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to ExCeL London station. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station via Strood and Stratford International DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Maidstone and ExCeL London is 41 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to ExCeL London without a car is to train via Stratford International DLR Station which takes 1h 35m and costs £15 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Maidstone to ExCeL London, including transfers.
Maidstone to ExCeL London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Maidstone to ExCeL London train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone West station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to ExCeL London is to train via Stratford International DLR Station which takes 1h 35m and costs £15 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 129 bus, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and ExCeL London, England?
You can take a train from Maidstone West to ExCeL London via Strood, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, and West Silvertown DLR Station in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to ExCeL London via New Cross Gate Station, Greenwich Station, and West Silvertown DLR Station in around 1h 49m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Maidstone West to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Strood to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Strood to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Chatham to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–35
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford International DLR Station to West Silvertown DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Strood to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Chatham to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- 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
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Greenwich Station to West Silvertown DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- £150–190
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 ExCeL London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Maidstone to ExCeL London train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Strood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to ExCeL London is 34 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Maidstone to ExCeL London.
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