What is the cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Gent Dampoort?

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Gent Dampoort is to bus which costs €13 - €17 and takes 5h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maidstone to Gent Dampoort?

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Gent Dampoort is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 57m and costs €70 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Gent Dampoort?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone station to Gent Dampoort. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East station and arriving at Gent-Dampoort via Chatham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Gent Dampoort?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Gent Dampoort. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Gand-Dampoort via London Bridge station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Gent Dampoort?

The distance between Maidstone and Gent Dampoort is 495 km.

How do I travel from Maidstone to Gent Dampoort without a car?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Gent Dampoort without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €100 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Maidstone to Gent Dampoort?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Maidstone to Gent Dampoort, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Gent Dampoort bus from?

Maidstone to Gent Dampoort bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Gent Dampoort train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Gent Dampoort?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Gent Dampoort is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €100 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €17 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Maidstone to Gent Dampoort bus arrive?

Maidstone to Gent Dampoort bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Gent Dampoort?

Gent Dampoort is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 12:37 AM in Maidstone and 1:37 AM in Gent Dampoort.

Where does the Maidstone to Gent Dampoort train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Gent Dampoort?

There are 815+ hotels available in Gent Dampoort.

Maidstone to Gent Dampoort - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone to Gent Dampoort by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, 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 Bridge
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
5h 4m
€103–400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
5h 39m
€13–16
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Gent Dampoort
2h 48m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London VictoriaAshford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent DampoortN824
10h
€48–171
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 Gent Dampoort
3h 57m
€70–97

Maidstone to Gent Dampoort by train, subway, and foot

56Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494.9 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Gent Dampoort, Belgium?

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Gent Dampoort via London Bridge, London Bridge station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Gand-Saint-Pierre, and Gand-Dampoort in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, Eurobus SK operates a bus from Chatham to Gent-Dampoort 4 times a week. Tickets cost €10–12 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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