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How to get fromMaidstone to Forest Gateby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone to Forest Gate by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 308 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain
    2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
    3. Take the bus from Stratford International Station to Forest Gate Stationbus308
    1h 37m
    £17–46

  2. Drive 37.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maidstone to Forest Gatecar37.1 mi
    53 min
    £10–14

  3. Line 101 bus, train, line 308 bus

    1. Take the bus from Brenchley Gardens to Chatham stationbus101
    2. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain
    3. Take the bus from Stratford International Station to Forest Gate Stationbus308
    1h 45m
    £16–47

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Forest Gatetaxi37.1 mi
    53 min
    £160–200

  5. Line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pudding Lane to Chatham stationbus101
    2. Take the train from Chatham to FarringdontrainRainham / ...
    2h 41m
    £11–58

Maidstone to Forest Gate by train and bus

Calendar209Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Forest Gate, Greater London, England?

There is no direct connection from Maidstone to Forest Gate. However, you can take the train to Strood, take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International Station, then take the line 308 bus to Forest Gate Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens to Forest Gate Station via Chatham station, Chatham, Stratford International, and Stratford International Station in around 1h 45m.

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