There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone to Plumstead by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maidstone West to StroodPaddock Wood - Strood / ...
- Take the train from Strood to PlumsteadRainham / ...
1h 28m£15–30Drive 29.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Maidstone to Plumstead29.8 mi
36 min£8–11Bus, line 53 bus
- Take the bus from King Street to New Cross Gate Station814
- Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Heavitree Road53 / ...
1h 36m£19–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maidstone to Plumstead29.8 mi
36 min£130–160Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Pudding Lane to Chatham station101
- Take the train from Chatham to PlumsteadRainham / ...
1h 40m£14–28
Maidstone to Plumstead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Plumstead is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Plumstead is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Heavitree Road via New Cross Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Plumstead via Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Maidstone and Plumstead is 32 miles. The road distance is 30 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Plumstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £15 - £30.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Maidstone to Plumstead, including transfers.
Maidstone to Plumstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Maidstone to Plumstead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone West station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Plumstead is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £15 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs £18 - £24 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Plumstead, Greater London, England?
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Plumstead via Strood in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Heavitree Road via New Cross Gate Station in around 1h 36m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- 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 Plumstead
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £11–17
Train from Chatham to Plumstead
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £12–18
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Strood to Plumstead
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £10–15
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £16–22
Train from Chatham to Plumstead
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–24
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £11–17
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £17–24
- 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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Bus from New Cross Gate Station to Heavitree Road
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Pudding Lane to Chatham station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Arriva Kent & Surrey
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- £130–160
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 Plumstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Maidstone to Plumstead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Strood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Plumstead is 30 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Maidstone to Plumstead.
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