There are 6 ways to get from Swanscombe to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Maidstone WestSt Pancras International - Maidstone West
32 min£20–21Drive 18.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swanscombe to Maidstone18.9 mi
23 min£5–7Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Swanscombe to ChathamDartford - Gillingham / ...
- Take the bus from Chatham station to The Cannon101
57 min£7–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swanscombe to Maidstone18.9 mi
23 min£85–110Train via Strood
- Take the train from Swanscombe to StroodDartford - Gillingham / ...
- Take the train from Strood to Maidstone WestStrood - Paddock Wood / ...
1h 3m£10–21Line 700 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Station700
- Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to The Cannon101
1h 38m£7–12
Swanscombe to Maidstone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swanscombe to Maidstone is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Swanscombe to Maidstone is to drive which takes 23 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct bus from Swanscombe to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Methodist Church and arriving at The Cannon via Bus Station and Waterfront Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at Maidstone West. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between Swanscombe and Maidstone is 21 miles. The road distance is 19 miles.
The best way to get from Swanscombe to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs £20 - £21.
The train from Ebbsfleet International to Maidstone West takes 32 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Swanscombe to Maidstone bus services, operated by Arriva Kent & Surrey, depart from Bus Station.
Swanscombe to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ebbsfleet International station.
The best way to get from Swanscombe to Maidstone is to train which takes 32 min and costs £20 - £21. Alternatively, you can line 700 bus and bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Swanscombe, England and Maidstone, England?
Southeastern operates a train from Ebbsfleet International to Maidstone West once daily. Tickets cost £20–21 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Methodist Church to The Cannon via Bus Station and Waterfront Bus Station in around 1h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Ebbsfleet International to Maidstone West
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–21
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Swanscombe to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £5–8
Train from Strood to Maidstone West
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Swanscombe to Chatham
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Swanscombe to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £5–7
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £8–12
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Chatham station to The Cannon
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 15 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 The Cannon
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- http://www.nu-venture.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Thameside Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1375 371 654
- Website
- thamesidetaxis.co.uk
Grays Taxis ADF
- Phone
- +44 7984 803 991
- Website
- graystaxis.co.uk
Grays Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1375 506 163
- Website
- graystaxi.co.uk
Grays CabLine
- Phone
- +44 1375 506 162
- Website
- grayscabline.co.uk
Tilbury Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1375 855 555
Saturn Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1474 35 35 35
- Website
- saturntaxisltd.co.uk
Reliance Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1474 567 567
- Website
- reliancetaxis.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
Gravesend Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7940 413 392
- Website
- gravesendtaxis.co.uk
Swanscombe Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 524
- Website
- swanscombecars.co.uk
ASAP Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 525
- Website
- asapcars247.co.uk
All Dartford Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 808 080
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More Questions & Answers
Swanscombe to Maidstone bus services, operated by Arriva Kent & Surrey, arrive at Waterfront Bus Station.
Swanscombe to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Maidstone West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swanscombe to Maidstone is 19 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Swanscombe to Maidstone.
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