There are 6 ways to get from Maidstone to Russell Square by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing CrossMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
1h 4m£10–40Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Maidstone to London37.1 mi
1h 12m£4–7Bus
- Take the bus from King Street to New Cross Gate Station814
- Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Drury LaneN171
2h 14m£17–61Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Pudding Lane to Chatham station101
- Take the train from Chatham to FarringdonRainham / ...
2h 18m£11–54Drive 37.7 mi
- Drive from Maidstone to Russell Square37.7 mi
58 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maidstone to Russell Square37.7 mi
58 min£160–200
Maidstone to Russell Square by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Russell Square is to rideshare which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Russell Square is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Russell Square. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Drury Lane via New Cross Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maidstone East and arriving at London Charing Cross. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Maidstone and Russell Square is 39 miles. The road distance is 37.9 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Russell Square without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £10 - £40.
The train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.
Maidstone to Russell Square bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Maidstone to Russell Square train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Russell Square is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £10 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £65 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Russell Square, England?
Southeastern operates a train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross hourly. Tickets cost £10–40 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Drury Lane via New Cross Gate Station in around 2h 14m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Chatham to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–50
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- 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 Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Maidstone to London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- £160–200
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 Russell Square bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Maidstone to Russell Square train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Russell Square is 38 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Maidstone to Russell Square.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Maidstone and Russell Square. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.