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

The cheapest way to get from Strood to Maidstone is to bus which costs £3 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Strood to Maidstone is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £55 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Strood and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Strood to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Elaine Avenue and arriving at St Faith's Street via Waterfront Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Strood and Maidstone?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Strood and arriving at Maidstone West. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Strood to Maidstone?

The distance between Strood and Maidstone is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Strood to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £10.

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

The train from Strood to Maidstone West takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Strood to Maidstone bus from?

Strood to Maidstone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Elaine Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Strood to Maidstone train from?

Strood to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.

Train or bus from Strood to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Strood to Maidstone is to train which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 50 min.

Where does the Strood to Maidstone bus arrive?

Strood to Maidstone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Waterfront Bus Station.

Where does the Strood to Maidstone train arrive?

Strood to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Maidstone West station.

Can I drive from Strood to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Strood to Maidstone is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Strood to Maidstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Maidstone?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Strood to Maidstone by train, bus, taxi, 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 Strood to Maidstone Westtrain Strood - Paddock Wood / ...
26 min
£5–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elaine Avenue to Waterfront Bus Stationbus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to St Faith's Streetbus 101
50 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Strood to Maidstonetaxi 11.4 mi
20 min
£55–65
Drive 11.4 mi
1. Drive from Strood to Maidstonecar 11.4 mi
20 min
£3–4

Strood to Maidstone by train

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Distance: 11.2 mi
Duration: 26 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Strood to Maidstone West hourly. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elaine Avenue to St Faith's Street via Waterfront Bus Station in around 50 min.

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