There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone to Kennington by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maidstone East to London BridgeMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
1h£14–57Drive 35.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Maidstone to Kennington35.6 mi
51 min£9–13Bus
- Take the bus from King Street to New Cross Gate Station814
- Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road53 / ...
1h 15m£17–40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maidstone to Kennington35.6 mi
51 min£150–190Train via Swanley
- Take the train from Maidstone East to SwanleyAshford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from Swanley to Elephant & CastleSevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
1h 38m£14–34
Maidstone to Kennington by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Kennington is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Kennington is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Kennington. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road via New Cross Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Kennington station. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Kennington station via London Bridge Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Maidstone and Kennington is 39 miles. The road distance is 35.8 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Kennington without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs £13 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Maidstone to Kennington, including transfers.
Maidstone to Kennington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Maidstone to Kennington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Kennington is to train which takes 1h and costs £13 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Kennington, Greater London, England?
Southeastern operates a train from Maidstone East to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £11–55 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road via New Cross Gate Station in around 1h 15m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Maidstone East to Swanley
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Swanley to Elephant & Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £8–12
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £13–18
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from King Street to New Cross Gate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from New Cross Gate Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from New Cross Gate Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from New Cross Gate Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–17
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–17
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £150–190
SMB Maidstone Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1622 765 555
- Website
- smbmaidstonecabs.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
Express Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1622 222 222
- Website
- expresscabs.co.uk
Cavalier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1622 754 000
CabCo Canterbury Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1227 455 455
- Website
- cabcocanterbury.co.uk
Apollo Taxis Maidstone
- Phone
- +44 1622 88 20 20
- Website
- apollo-taxi.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Maidstone to Kennington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Maidstone to Kennington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Swanley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Kennington is 36 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Maidstone to Kennington.
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