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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Merkem is to bus and train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Merkem is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 30m and costs €60 - €85.

How far is it from Maidstone to Merkem?

The distance between Maidstone and Merkem is 570 km.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Merkem without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €80 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Maidstone to Merkem, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Merkem?

Merkem is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 2:31 AM in Maidstone and 3:31 AM in Merkem.

Where can I stay near Merkem?

There are 3016+ hotels available in Merkem.

Maidstone to Merkem - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Maidstone to Merkem by train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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 Strood to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to DixmudeIc / ...
7h 5m
€83–304
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to DixmudeIc / ...
8h 22m
€24–31
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Merkem
2h 22m
Bus, train via Ypres
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to YpresIc / ...
8h 34m
€25–32
Bus, train via Deinze
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the train from Deinze to DixmudeIc / ...
8h 44m
€25–32
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Merkem
3h 30m
€60–83

Maidstone to Merkem by train and bus

29Weekly Services

7h 5mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 570.2 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Merkem, Belgium?

You can take a train from Maidstone West to Merkem Stationshuis via Strood, London St Pancras International, London St. Pancras Int., Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, Gand-Saint-Pierre, Dixmude, and Diksmuide Station perron 6 in around 7h 5m.

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