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

By bus and train

To get from Dartford to Maidstone in Maidstone, take the THAMESLINK train from Dartford station to Chatham station. Next, 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 8 min.

68min
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 101101
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Dartford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dartford
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Rainham (Kent)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chatham
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chatham Railway Station, Chatham
    ID C
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Maidstone
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Faith's Street, Maidstone
    ID Q
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN, 190 and 101

To get from Dartford to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Dartford station to Gravesend station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 190 bus 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 23 min.

83min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 190190
Bus - 101101
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Dartford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dartford
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Gravesend
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gravesend
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Barrack Row, Gravesend
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Chatham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station New Cut, Chatham
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chatham Railway Station, Chatham
    ID C
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Maidstone
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Faith's Street, Maidstone
    ID Q
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dartford to Maidstone

The distance between Dartford, Maidstone and Maidstone, Maidstone is approximately 23.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dartford 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 Dartford

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

Bus stations close to Dartford:

  • Dartford
  • Mill Pond Road, Dartford
  • Home Gardens, Dartford

Public transport stations close to Maidstone, Maidstone

Maidstone is located at Wyke Manor Road, Maidstone and the nearest public transport station is Earl Street, Maidstone.

Bus stations close to Maidstone:

  • Earl Street, Maidstone
  • Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone
  • St Faith's Street, Maidstone

Alternative route by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN, 190 and 101

To get from Dartford to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Dartford station to Gravesend station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 190 bus 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 23 min.

83min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 190190
Bus - 101101
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Dartford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dartford
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Gravesend
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gravesend
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Barrack Row, Gravesend
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Chatham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station New Cut, Chatham
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chatham Railway Station, Chatham
    ID C
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Maidstone
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Faith's Street, Maidstone
    ID Q
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 190, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct train between Dartford and Maidstone?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dartford to Maidstone?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Rainham (Kent) station near Dartford in London to Chatham station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Maidstone station near Maidstone in Maidstone.

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

    The total travel time between Dartford in London and Maidstone in Maidstone by train and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Rainham (Kent) station near Dartford in London.

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

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

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