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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Maidstone is to bus and line 400 bus and line 291 bus and line 7 bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Maidstone is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Queensway Q1 and arriving at King Street via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Maidstone East via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Newport to Maidstone?

The distance between Newport and Maidstone is 178 miles. The road distance is 175.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Newport to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Maidstone bus from?

Newport to Maidstone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Queensway Q1 station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Maidstone train from?

Newport to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Newport to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Newport to Maidstone is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Newport to Maidstone bus arrive?

Newport to Maidstone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Newport to Maidstone train arrive?

Newport to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Newport to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Maidstone is 175 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Newport to Maidstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Maidstone?

There are 1050+ hotels available in Maidstone.

Newport to Maidstone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 400 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone EastLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
3h 38m
£63–169
Bus, line 400 bus, line 291 bus, line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal
2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to The Duke's Head400
3. Take the bus from The Duke's Head to Railway Station291
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Terrace Road7 / ...
8h 20m
£22–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Street814
5h 25m
£23–47
Drive 174.4 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Maidstone174.4 mi
2h 59m
£43–63

Newport to Maidstone by train and subway

142Weekly Services

3h 38mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.7 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Maidstone, England?

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Maidstone East via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensway Q1 to King Street via London Victoria in around 5h 25m.

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