There are 3 ways to get from Maidstone to Leicester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maidstone West to Strood
- Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester
2h 33m£30–153Bus
- Take the bus from Maidstone to London Stonebridge
- Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to St Margaret's Bus StationUk005 / ...
5h 4mDrive 145.4 mi
- Drive from Maidstone to Leicester145.4 mi
2h 27m£36–52
Maidstone to Leicester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Leicester is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Maidstone and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via North Circular Road Stonebridge Park, Baker Street Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Leicester via Strood and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Maidstone and Leicester is 142 miles. The road distance is 146.2 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £160.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Maidstone to Leicester, including transfers.
Maidstone to Leicester bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, depart from Maidstone station.
Maidstone to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone West station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Leicester, England?
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Leicester via Strood and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maidstone to St Margaret's Bus Station via North Circular Road Stonebridge Park, Old Marylebone Town Hall, Baker Street Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Maidstone West to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–50
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–85
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0724 122 272
- contact@euro-fratello.ro
- Website
- euro-fratello.ro
Bus from Maidstone to London Stonebridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- euro-fratello.ro
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Maidstone to Leicester bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, arrive at London Stonebridge station.
Maidstone to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Strood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Leicester is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Maidstone to Leicester.
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