There are 6 ways to get from Rayleigh to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Strood
best- Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)
- Take the train from Stratford International to Strood
- Take the train from Strood to Maidstone West
2h 18m£26–72Drive 43.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rayleigh to Maidstone43.5 mi
50 min£11–16Line 25 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Eastwood Road to Bus Station25
- Take the bus from Upminster to Chatham
- Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to St Faith's Street101
3h 23mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Rayleigh to Maidstone43.5 mi
50 min£190–230Train
- Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool StreetSouthend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
- Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone EastLondon Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h 28m£30–64Line 25 bus, line 100 bus, bus, line 700 bus
- Take the bus from Eastwood Road to Bus Station25
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station100
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationx80
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Station700
- Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to The Cannon101
4h 36m
Rayleigh to Maidstone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Maidstone is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Maidstone is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Eastwood Road and arriving at The Cannon via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Waterfront Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Maidstone West via Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International and Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Rayleigh and Maidstone is 67 miles. The road distance is 43.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rayleigh to Maidstone without a car is to train via Strood which takes 2h 18m and costs £26 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Rayleigh to Maidstone, including transfers.
Rayleigh to Maidstone bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Eastwood Road station.
Rayleigh to Maidstone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
The best way to get from Rayleigh to Maidstone is to train via Strood which takes 2h 18m and costs £26 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 25 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Maidstone, England?
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Maidstone West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Strood in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eastwood Road to St Faith's Street via Bus Station, Basildon, Upminster, Upminster, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 3h 23m.
Train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Strood to Maidstone West
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Bridge to Maidstone East
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Eastwood Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Upminster to Chatham
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Waterfront Bus Station to St Faith's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/kent-and-surrey/
Bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/kent-and-surrey/
Bus from Waterfront Bus Station to The Cannon
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/kent-and-surrey/
- Phone
- (01622) 882288
- Website
- nu-venture.co.uk
Bus from Waterfront Bus Station to St Faith's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- http://www.nu-venture.co.uk/
Bus from Waterfront Bus Station to The Cannon
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- http://www.nu-venture.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01708 86 56 56
- customerservices@ensignbus.com
- Website
- ensignbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ensignbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- £190–230
Southend Taxi Co-operative 333 444
- Phone
- +44 1702 333444
- Website
- 333444.uk
Cab Call
- Phone
- +44 1702 345678
- Website
- cab-call.net
AC Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1702 334 455
- Website
- acradiocabs.com
Laindon Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1268 350 340
- Website
- laindontaxis.co.uk
Basildon Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1268 288 473
Ace Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1268 532 532
- Website
- acetaxi.cab
123cabbie
- Phone
- +44 845 463 0969
Gemini Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1621 786 963
Dengie Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7496 609 697
- Website
- dengietaxis.co.uk
A2b Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1621 773 421
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More Questions & Answers
Rayleigh to Maidstone bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Rayleigh to Maidstone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Maidstone is 44 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Rayleigh to Maidstone.
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