There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to Poole by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain Ashford International - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 36mDrive 133.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Maidstone to Poolecar 133.8 mi
2h 30m£33–48Bus
- Take the bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B23
- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Seldown Coach Stationbus B10
5h 40mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
6h 4m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Poole is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Poole station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Poole. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Poole via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Maidstone and Poole is 152 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Poole without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Maidstone to Poole, including transfers.
Maidstone to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Maidstone to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Poole is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Poole, England?
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Poole via London Waterloo East and London Waterloo in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Seldown Coach Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 5h 40m.
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
- Website
- southwesttrains.co.uk
Train from London Waterloo to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- southwesttrains.co.uk
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Poole Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Maidstone to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Maidstone to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Poole is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Maidstone to Poole.
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