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

By bus and train

To get from Croydon to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHERN train from East Croydon station to London Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 101 bus from Chatham Railway Station, Chatham station to St Faith's Street, Maidstone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 101101
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from East Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Sittingbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chatham
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chatham Railway Station, Chatham
    ID C
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Maidstone
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Faith's Street, Maidstone
    ID Q
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Croydon to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the THAMESLINK train from East Croydon station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Paddock Wood station to Maidstone West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from East Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddock Wood
    39 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Strood
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Maidstone West
    21 min
  • 8
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croydon to Maidstone

The distance between Croydon, Maidstone and Maidstone, Maidstone is approximately 52.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon 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 Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, Maidstone and the nearest public transport station is East Croydon Bus Station (E1).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • East Croydon

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • East Croydon Bus Station (E1)
  • East Croydon Bus Station (E2)
  • East Croydon Bus Station (E3)

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

By train

To get from Croydon to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the THAMESLINK train from East Croydon station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Paddock Wood station to Maidstone West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from East Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddock Wood
    39 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Strood
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Maidstone West
    21 min
  • 8
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and Maidstone?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Maidstone?

    The SOUTHERN train line goes from London Victoria station near Croydon in London to London Victoria 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 Croydon to Maidstone by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Croydon in London and Maidstone in Maidstone by train and bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHERN train from the London Victoria station near Croydon in London.

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

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

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