There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Purley to London VictoriaReigate - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone EastLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
2h 3m£18–55Drive 35.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purley to Maidstone35.1 mi
42 min£9–13Line 466 bus, line 119 bus, train
- Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Sandilands Tram Stop466
- Take the bus from Sandilands Tram Stop to Bromley South Station119
- Take the train from Bromley South to Maidstone East
2h 24m£12–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purley to Maidstone35.1 mi
42 min£150–190Line 75 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Station75
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to King Street814
3h 13m£21–27
Purley to Maidstone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purley to Maidstone is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Purley to Maidstone is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at King Street via Fairfield Halls and Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Purley to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Maidstone East via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Purley and Maidstone is 53 miles. The road distance is 35.3 miles.
The best way to get from Purley to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £17 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Purley to Maidstone, including transfers.
Purley to Maidstone bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Fairfield Halls station.
Purley to Maidstone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
The best way to get from Purley to Maidstone is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £17 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 75 bus and bus, which costs £21 - £27 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Purley, England and Maidstone, England?
You can take a train from Purley to Maidstone East via London Victoria in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to King Street via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre, Fairfield Halls, and Lewisham Station in around 3h 13m.
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- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Purley to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Victoria to Maidstone East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bromley South to Maidstone East
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–22
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Sandilands Tram Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Sandilands Tram Stop to Bromley South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lewisham Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £150–190
Rosehill Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8641 3535
- Website
- rosehillcars.co.uk
Croydon Local Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8681 3333
Croydon Cars MiniCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4000
- Website
- croydoncar.co.uk
Croydon Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 6094
- Website
- croydonairporttransfer.co.uk
Cabhoo Minicabs Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4545
Sutton Mini Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 3276
- Website
- stationcars247.co.uk
Clocktower Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8643 2255
- Website
- clocktowercarsuk.com
Cheam Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 6174
- Website
- cheamairporttransfer.co.uk
Redhill Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8770 0700
Cheam Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8642 6400
- Website
- cheam-cars.co.uk
Mitcham Town Minin Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3745 6201
Mitcham Morden Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3918 5147
- Website
- mordenminicabscars.co.uk
Galaxy Cars Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8687 7000
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
Epsom Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 2036 426 052
- Website
- epsomairporttransfer.co.uk
Stoneleigh Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3198 8496
- Website
- stoneleighcars.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Purley to Maidstone bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
Purley to Maidstone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Maidstone is 35 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Purley to Maidstone.
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