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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Reading is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Reading. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Reading via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Reading?

The distance between Maidstone and Reading is 78 miles. The road distance is 78.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Maidstone to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Reading train from?

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

Where does the Maidstone to Reading train arrive?

Maidstone to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Reading is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Maidstone to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1496+ hotels available in Reading.

Maidstone to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and subway

There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to Reading by train, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 57m
£38–105
Drive 77.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Maidstone to Readingcar 77.9 mi
1h 24m
£20–28
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Ealing Broadway stationsubway
3. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain
2h 40m
£41–112
Train via London
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 50m
£38–85

Maidstone to Reading by train and subway

130Weekly Services

1h 57mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.1 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 57m.

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