What is the cheapest way to get from Maidstone to France?

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to France is to train and bus which costs €30 - €180 and takes 11h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maidstone to France?

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to France is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €85 - €400.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and France?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to France. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Cité via London Bridge station, London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Maidstone to France?

The distance between Maidstone and France is 518 km.

How do I travel from Maidstone to France without a car?

The best way to get from Maidstone to France without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €85 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Maidstone to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to France?

The best way to get from Maidstone to France is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €85 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 56m.

What is the time difference between Maidstone and France?

France is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 11:05 PM in Maidstone and 12:05 AM in France.

Where does the Maidstone to France train arrive?

Maidstone to France train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22959+ hotels available in France.

Maidstone to France - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Maidstone to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
4h 32m
€89–399
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London VictoriaAshford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris1700 / ...
11h 34m
€31–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maidstone to Dover
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700 / ...
7h 56m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Paris
3h 58m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
5h 41m
€114–355
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Paris
5h 10m
€87–127
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LGW - CDG
5h 23m
€83–232
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
5h 22m
€74–243
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
5h 44m
€73–242
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
5h 33m
€68–252

Maidstone to France by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Maidstone to France.

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Distance: 518.3 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and France?

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Cité via London Bridge, London Bridge station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maidstone to Pont de l'Archevêché via Dover, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 7h 56m.

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