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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Gillingham is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Gillingham is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £50 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Gillingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maidstone East station station and arriving at Waterfront Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Gillingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Strood. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Maidstone to Gillingham?

The distance between Maidstone and Gillingham is 9 miles. The road distance is 10.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Gillingham without a car is to bus which takes 25 min and costs £2 - £4.

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

The bus from Maidstone East station to Waterfront Bus Station takes 25 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Gillingham bus from?

Maidstone to Gillingham bus services, operated by Arriva Kent & Surrey, depart from Maidstone East station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Gillingham train from?

Maidstone to Gillingham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone West station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Gillingham is to bus which takes 25 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 25 min.

Where does the Maidstone to Gillingham bus arrive?

Maidstone to Gillingham bus services, operated by Arriva Kent & Surrey, arrive at Waterfront Bus Station.

Where does the Maidstone to Gillingham train arrive?

Maidstone to Gillingham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Strood station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Gillingham is 11 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Maidstone to Gillingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Maidstone to Gillingham?

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

There are 1484+ hotels available in Gillingham.

Maidstone to Gillingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to Gillingham by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Maidstone East station to Waterfront Bus Station101
25 min
£2–4
Train
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to StroodPaddock Wood - Strood / ...
25 min
£5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Gillingham10.7 mi
17 min
£50–65
Drive 10.7 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Gillingham10.7 mi
17 min
£3–4

Maidstone to Gillingham by bus

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Distance: 8.5 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Gillingham, England?

Arriva Kent & Surrey operates a bus from Maidstone East station to Waterfront Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 25 min. Nu-Venture also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Maidstone West to Strood hourly. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 25 min.

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