There are 5 ways to get from Woolwich 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.
Recommended option
Train • 1 h 20 min
$24 - $34
Cheapest option
Bus • 1 h 57 min
$10 - $14
3 alternative options
Line 96 bus, bus • 2 h 32 min
$17
Taxi • 39 min
$150 - $190
Drive • 39 min
$6 - $10
What companies run services between Woolwich, England and Maidstone, England?
You can take a train from Woolwich to Maidstone via Strood in around 1 h 20 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Woolwich to Maidstone twice daily. Tickets cost $7 - $11 and the journey takes 45 min.

- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14 - $21
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Schedules at
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $18 - $25
- Anytime Day Single
- $14 - $21
Train from Strood to Maidstone West
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9 - $14
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Schedules at
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $14 - $20
- Anytime Day Single
- $9 - $14

- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Eltham Road Westhorne Avenue to Maidstone Town Centre, King Street (Chequers Bus Station entrance)
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $11
- Website
- nationalexpress.com

- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Woolwich Arsenal to Bluewater, Bus Station (Bluewater Shopping Centre)
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com

- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bluewater, Bus Station (Bluewater Shopping Centre) to Chatham, Fire Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- arrivabus.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $150 - $190
Call A Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 8901 4444
- Website
- callacab.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 75 1905 5741
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Com Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab-london.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Woolwich to Maidstone?
The distance between Woolwich and Maidstone is 40 km. The road distance is 50 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Maidstone?
The cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Maidstone is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 39 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Woolwich to Maidstone?
The quickest way to get from Woolwich to Maidstone is to taxi which takes 39 min and costs £110 - £140.
Is there a direct train between Woolwich and Maidstone?
No, there is no direct train from Woolwich to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Woolwich Arsenal and arriving at Maidstone West via Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 h 20 min.
Is there a direct bus between Woolwich and Maidstone?
No, there is no direct bus from Woolwich to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Woolwich, Nightingale Place and arriving at Maidstone Town Centre, King Street (Chequers Bus Station entrance) via Eltham Road Westhorne Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 h 57 min.
How long does it take to get from Woolwich to Maidstone?
It takes approximately 1 h 20 min to get from Woolwich to Maidstone, including transfers.