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How to get fromMaidstone to Leistonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone to Leiston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Saxmundhamtrain train
    4h 8m
    £72–138

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus bus 64
    7h 15m
    £25–49

  3. Train, bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus A9
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus bus 717
    4. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus bus 64
    6h 33m
    £32–77

  4. Drive 110.1 mi

    1. Drive from Maidstone to Leistoncar car 110.1 mi
    2h 10m
    £27–39

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus bus 64
    4h 27m
    £59–130

Maidstone to Leiston by bus, train, and foot

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone West to Leiston via Strood, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, and Saxmundham in around 4h 8m.

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