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

The cheapest way to get from Sheerness to Maidstone is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheerness to Maidstone is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Sheerness and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheerness to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Millennium Way and arriving at Royal Star Arcade via Bus Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Sheerness and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Sheerness to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Sheerness-on-Sea and arriving at Maidstone West via Sittingbourne and Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Sheerness to Maidstone?

The distance between Sheerness and Maidstone is 21 miles. The road distance is 19.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheerness to Maidstone without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Sheerness to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheerness to Maidstone bus from?

Sheerness to Maidstone bus services, operated by Chalkwell Garage & Coach, depart from Millennium Way station.

Where do I catch the Sheerness to Maidstone train from?

Sheerness to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sheerness-on-Sea station.

Train or bus from Sheerness to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Sheerness to Maidstone is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £15 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Sheerness to Maidstone bus arrive?

Sheerness to Maidstone bus services, operated by Chalkwell Garage & Coach, arrive at Bus Hub station.

Where does the Sheerness to Maidstone train arrive?

Sheerness to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sittingbourne station.

Can I drive from Sheerness to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheerness to Maidstone is 20 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Sheerness to Maidstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Maidstone?

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Sheerness to Maidstone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Sheerness to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sheerness-on-Sea to Sittingbournetrain Sheerness-on-Sea - Sittingbourne
2. Take the bus from Bus Hub to King Streetbus X3
1h 27m
Drive 19.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sheerness to Maidstonecar 19.8 mi
25 min
£5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Sheerness-on-Sea to Sittingbournetrain
2. Take the train from Sittingbourne to Stroodtrain
3. Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain
1h 52m
£15–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sheerness to Maidstonetaxi 19.8 mi
25 min
£90–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Millennium Way to Bus Hubbus 334 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Hub to Royal Star Arcadebus X3
2h 2m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sheerness to Maidstone.

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Distance: 20.7 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

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

You can take a train from Sheerness-on-Sea to Maidstone West via Sittingbourne and Strood in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millennium Way to Royal Star Arcade via Bus Hub in around 2h 2m.

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