There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone to New Eltham by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Maidstone East to Bromley SouthAshford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the bus from Bromley South Station to New Eltham314
1h 22m£9–49Drive 26.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Maidstone to New Eltham26.6 mi
30 min£7–10Bus, line 321 bus
- Take the bus from King Street to New Cross Gate Station814
- Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to New Eltham Stn /Footscray Road321
1h 37m£17–56Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maidstone to New Eltham26.6 mi
30 min£110–150Train
- Take the train from Maidstone West to Strood
- Take the train from Strood to Dartford
- Take the train from Dartford to New Eltham
1h 35m£15–37
Maidstone to New Eltham by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to New Eltham is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to New Eltham is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to New Eltham. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at New Eltham Stn /Footscray Road via New Cross Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to New Eltham. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at New Eltham via Strood and Dartford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Maidstone and New Eltham is 34 miles. The road distance is 26.7 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to New Eltham without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 22m and costs £9 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Maidstone to New Eltham, including transfers.
Maidstone to New Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Maidstone to New Eltham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone West station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to New Eltham is to bus and line 321 bus which takes 1h 37m and costs £16 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and New Eltham, England?
You can take a bus from King Street to New Eltham Stn /Footscray Road via New Cross Gate Station in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maidstone West to New Eltham via Strood and Dartford in around 1h 35m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Maidstone East to Bromley South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–50
- Website
- https://www.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 Dartford
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Dartford to New Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Strood to Dartford
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Bus from Bromley South Station to New Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Bromley South Station to New Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from King Street to New Cross Gate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from New Cross Gate Station to New Eltham Stn /Footscray Road
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £110–150
SMB Maidstone Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1622 765 555
- Website
- smbmaidstonecabs.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
Express Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1622 222 222
- Website
- expresscabs.co.uk
Cavalier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1622 754 000
CabCo Canterbury Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1227 455 455
- Website
- cabcocanterbury.co.uk
Apollo Taxis Maidstone
- Phone
- +44 1622 88 20 20
- Website
- apollo-taxi.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Maidstone to New Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Maidstone to New Eltham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Strood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to New Eltham is 27 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Maidstone to New Eltham.
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