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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Maidstone is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Maidstone is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at St Faith's Street via Birmingham and Waterfront Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Maidstone East via Euston station and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Manchester to Maidstone?

The distance between Manchester and Maidstone is 225 miles. The road distance is 229.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Manchester to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Maidstone bus from?

Manchester to Maidstone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Maidstone train from?

Manchester to Maidstone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Manchester to Maidstone is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Manchester to Maidstone bus arrive?

Manchester to Maidstone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Manchester to Maidstone train arrive?

Manchester to Maidstone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Maidstone is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Manchester to Maidstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Maidstone?

There are 1079+ hotels available in Maidstone.

Manchester to Maidstone - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
3h 49m
£48–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Chathambus Michalovce
7h 20m
£17–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
6h 32m
£19–88
Drive 228.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Maidstonecar 228.2 mi
4h 30m
£56–81
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
4h 37m
£80–247
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
6h 37m
£77–242
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
6h 19m
£206–479
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Maidstone Easttrain
5h 28m
£96–305

Manchester to Maidstone by bus, foot, and train

196Weekly Services

6h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223.2 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Maidstone East via London Euston, Euston station, London Bridge Station, and London Bridge in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to St Faith's Street via Newhall St, Birmingham, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 7h 20m.

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