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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Maidstone is to bus which costs £25 - £55 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Maidstone is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at King Street via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Maidstone East via Clapham Junction and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Poole to Maidstone?

The distance between Poole and Maidstone is 152 miles. The road distance is 135.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Poole to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Maidstone bus from?

Poole to Maidstone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Maidstone train from?

Poole to Maidstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Poole to Maidstone is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Poole to Maidstone bus arrive?

Poole to Maidstone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

Where does the Poole to Maidstone train arrive?

Poole to Maidstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Poole to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Maidstone is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Poole to Maidstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Maidstone?

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Poole to Maidstone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham JunctionWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone EastLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
3h 51m
£45–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach StationUk061
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Street814
6h 10m
£25–54
Drive 135 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Maidstone135 mi
2h 32m
£34–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Southampton Central Station
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portslade
3. Take the bus from Brighton University to Railway Station29 / ...
7h 18m
£39–49

Poole to Maidstone by train

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 151.5 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Maidstone East via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to King Street via Green Line Coach Station and London Victoria in around 6h 10m.

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