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 41m.

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 56m and costs €70 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Gent-Dampoort?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Gent-Dampoort. However, there are services departing from Brenchley Gardens and arriving at Gent-Dampoort via Chatham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

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 West and arriving at Gand-Dampoort via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Gent-Dampoort?

The distance between Maidstone and Gent-Dampoort is 500 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 16m and costs €100 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 Strood 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 16m and costs €100 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €17 and takes 5h 41m.

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 11:52 AM in Maidstone and 12:52 PM in Gent-Dampoort.

Where does the Maidstone to Gent-Dampoort train arrive?

Maidstone to Gent-Dampoort train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Gent-Dampoort?

There are 782+ hotels available in Gent-Dampoort.

Maidstone to Gent-Dampoort - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to Gent-Dampoort by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car 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 Strood to London St Pancras Intl
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 16m
€102–404
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
5h 41m
€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 47m
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 56m
€70–97

Maidstone to Gent-Dampoort by train and foot

56Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 499.6 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone West to Gent-Dampoort via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Gand-Saint-Pierre, and Gand-Dampoort in around 5h 16m. 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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