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

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There are 6 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 10m
    £85–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardinal Park Cinemabus bus 816
    3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus bus 64
    7h 28m
    £22–38

  3. Drive  110.1 mi

    1. Drive from Maidstone to Leistoncar car 110.1 mi
    2h 10m
    £28–40

  4. 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 45m
    £57–95

  5. Train, bus via Strood

    1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain 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 56m
    £53–94

  6. Train, bus via Chatham station

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Farringdontrain 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
    6h 11m
    £56–91

Maidstone to Leiston by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Library via London Victoria, Cardinal Park Cinema, and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 7h 28m.

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