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 Stroodtrain
- Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to West Silvertown DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 34m£15–46Line 700 bus, line 96 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 700
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Woolwich Arsenal Stationbus 96
2h 44m£4–6Train, line 273 bus, line 129 bus
- Take the train from Maidstone East to St Mary Craytrain
- Take the bus from St Mary Cray Station to Lewisham Stationbus 273
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to West Silvertown DLR Stationbus 129
2h 26m£10–60Drive 33.8 mi
- Drive from Maidstone to ExCeL Londoncar 33.8 mi
44 min£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maidstone to ExCeL Londontaxi 33.8 mi
44 min£150–190Train
- Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain Paddock Wood - Strood / ...
- Take the train from Strood to Woolwich Arsenaltrain Rainham / ...
1h 45m£14–36
Maidstone to ExCeL London by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to ExCeL London is to line 700 bus and line 96 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to ExCeL London is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £8 - £12.
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 34m.
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 34m and costs £15 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Maidstone to ExCeL London, including transfers.
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 34m and costs £15 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 700 bus and line 96 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 44m.
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.
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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens to ExCeL London via Waterfront Bus Station, Bus Station, Woolwich Arsenal Station, Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, and West Silvertown DLR Station in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Maidstone West to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- 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 Maidstone East to St Mary Cray
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Strood to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–25
- 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
- £9–25
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Bus from St Mary Cray Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Lewisham Station to West Silvertown DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
Bus from Bus Station to Woolwich Arsenal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
- 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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