How to get from Maidstone to Colchester by bus and train?

From Maidstone to Colchester by bus and train

To get from Maidstone to Colchester you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Maidstone East station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Maidstone may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colchester on the Moovit app.

129min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 4747
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Maidstone East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maidstone East
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge Station (S)
    ID S
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Shoreditch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (F)
    ID F
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Maidstone to Colchester by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN, 388 and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Maidstone to Colchester you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Maidstone East station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 388 bus and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Maidstone may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colchester on the Moovit app.

129min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 388388
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Maidstone East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maidstone East
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge Bus Station (A)
    ID A
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Stratford City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (F)
    ID F
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Maidstone to Colchester

The distance between Maidstone and Colchester is approximately 142.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Maidstone to Colchester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Maidstone to Colchester

To check the bus and train timetable from Maidstone to Colchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Maidstone) and destination (Colchester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Maidstone to Colchester by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN, 388 and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Maidstone to Colchester you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Maidstone East station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 388 bus and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Maidstone may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colchester on the Moovit app.

129min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 388388
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Maidstone East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maidstone East
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge Bus Station (A)
    ID A
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Stratford City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (F)
    ID F
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Maidstone to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Train line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 47, Train line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Maidstone to Colchester?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Train line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 388, Train line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Maidstone to Colchester?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from Maidstone East station near Maidstone in Maidstone to London Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till London Bridge station near Colchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Maidstone to Colchester by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Maidstone and Colchester by train and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Maidstone to get to Colchester?

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the Maidstone East station near Maidstone in Maidstone.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Maidstone and Colchester?

    Get off the train at the London Bridge station, which is closest to Colchester.

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