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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Manchester is to train and bus which costs £19 - £80 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Bridge station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Manchester?

The distance between Maidstone and Manchester is 225 miles. The road distance is 231.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Maidstone to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Manchester bus from?

Maidstone to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Manchester train from?

Maidstone to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Manchester?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Maidstone to Manchester bus arrive?

Maidstone to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Maidstone to Manchester train arrive?

Maidstone to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Manchester is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Maidstone to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Maidstone to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Maidstone to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London BridgeMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 34m
£49–248
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London VictoriaAshford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
6h 41m
£19–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoria814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
6h 13m
£24–62
Drive 230.3 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Manchester230.3 mi
4h 20m
£58–84
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3h 58m
£80–275
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LGW - MAN
5h 59m
£89–286
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
6h 9m
£208–433
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo East
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4h 50m
£97–275

Maidstone to Manchester by train and subway

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3h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223.2 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Manchester Piccadilly via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria in around 6h 13m.

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