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

By bus and train

To get from Erith to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Erith station to Eltham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 314 bus and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Bromley South station to Maidstone East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 314314
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Erith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erith
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Cannon Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Bus Station (A)
    ID A
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 314314
    Wait for bus
    314
    New Addington
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bromley South Station (Y)
    ID Y
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bromley South
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ashford International
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Maidstone East
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 229, B14 and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Erith to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 229 bus from Fraser Road (D) station to Sidcup / Carlton Road (S) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B14 bus and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Mary Cray station to Maidstone East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 229229
Bus - B14B14
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Fraser Road (D)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fraser Road (D)
    ID D
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 229229
    Wait for bus
    229
    Queen Mary's Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sidcup / Carlton Road (S)
    ID S
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - B14B14
    Wait for bus
    B14
    Orpington Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Mary Cray Station (SB)
    ID SB
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St Mary Cray
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ashford International
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Maidstone East
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Erith to Maidstone

The distance between Erith, Maidstone and Maidstone, Maidstone is approximately 43.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Erith to Maidstone by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Maidstone – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Erith

Erith is located at Erith, Maidstone and the nearest public transport station is Erith.

Train stations close to Erith:

  • Slade Green
  • Abbey Wood (London)
  • Abbey Wood Station

Bus stations close to Erith:

  • Erith
  • Walnut Tree Road (E)
  • Fraser Road / Bexley Road (B)

Public transport stations close to Maidstone, Maidstone

Maidstone is located at Wyke Manor Road, Maidstone and the nearest public transport station is Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone.

Bus stations close to Maidstone:

  • Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone
  • Pudding Lane, Maidstone
  • King Street, Maidstone

Alternative route by bus and train via 229, B14 and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Erith to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 229 bus from Fraser Road (D) station to Sidcup / Carlton Road (S) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B14 bus and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Mary Cray station to Maidstone East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 229229
Bus - B14B14
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Fraser Road (D)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fraser Road (D)
    ID D
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 229229
    Wait for bus
    229
    Queen Mary's Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sidcup / Carlton Road (S)
    ID S
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - B14B14
    Wait for bus
    B14
    Orpington Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Mary Cray Station (SB)
    ID SB
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St Mary Cray
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ashford International
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Maidstone East
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 314, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 229, Bus line B14, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Erith and Maidstone?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Erith to Maidstone?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from London Cannon Street station near Erith in London to Eltham station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Maidstone station near Maidstone in Maidstone.

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

    The total travel time between Erith in London and Maidstone in Maidstone by train and bus is about 2 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the London Cannon Street station near Erith in London.

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

    Get off the train at the Maidstone station, which is closest to Maidstone in Maidstone.

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