What is the cheapest way to get from New Forest to Maidstone?

The cheapest way to get from New Forest to Maidstone is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Forest to Maidstone?

The fastest way to get from New Forest to Maidstone is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between New Forest and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from New Forest to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Business Park and arriving at King Street via Tesco Superstore, Bus Station, The Broadway and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from New Forest to Maidstone?

The distance between New Forest and Maidstone is 131 miles. The road distance is 114.3 miles.

How do I travel from New Forest to Maidstone without a car?

The best way to get from New Forest to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from New Forest to Maidstone?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from New Forest to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Forest to Maidstone bus from?

New Forest to Maidstone bus services, operated by Swindons Bus Company, depart from Business Park station.

Train or bus from New Forest to Maidstone?

The best way to get from New Forest to Maidstone is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 80 bus and line 8 bus and line 75 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the New Forest to Maidstone bus arrive?

New Forest to Maidstone bus services, operated by Swindons Bus Company, arrive at Tesco Superstore station.

Can I drive from New Forest to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between New Forest to Maidstone is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from New Forest to Maidstone.

Where can I stay near Maidstone?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Maidstone.

New Forest to Maidstone - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 80 bus

There are 4 ways to get from New Forest to Maidstone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
3h 32m
£65–116
Drive 113.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New Forest to Maidstonecar 113.6 mi
2h 1m
£28–41
Line 80 bus, line 8 bus, line 75 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Business Park to Tesco Superstorebus 80
2. Take the bus from Tesco Superstore to Bus Stationbus 8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 75
4. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to King Streetbus B23
6h 31m
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Station Roadbus 1
2. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Chathamtrain
5h 50m
£33–65

New Forest to Maidstone by bus, train, and subway

131Weekly Services

3h 32mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 130.7 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between New Forest, Wiltshire, England and Maidstone, England?

You can take a bus from Lloyds Bank to Maidstone East via Fleming Way, Swindon, London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Business Park to King Street via Tesco Superstore, Bus Station, Bus Station, The Broadway, Avington Turn, and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 6h 31m.

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