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How to get from Southend-On-Sea to Maidstone by bus and train?

From Southend-On-Sea to Maidstone by bus and train

To get from Southend-On-Sea to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the C2C train from Southend Central station to Stratford 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 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to train station
Train - C2C
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 101101
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Southend Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southend Central
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    620 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chatham
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chatham Railway Station, Chatham
    ID C
    80 m • 2 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
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Southend-On-Sea to Maidstone by train

To get from Southend-On-Sea to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the C2C train from Southend Central station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Ashford International station to Maidstone East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min.

183min
Walk to train station
Train - C2C
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Southend Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southend Central
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    620 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ashford International
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Maidstone East
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southend-On-Sea to Maidstone

The distance between Southend-On-Sea, Maidstone and Maidstone, Maidstone is approximately 109.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southend-On-Sea 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 Southend-On-Sea

Southend-On-Sea is located at Southend-On-Sea, Maidstone and the nearest public transport station is Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea.

Bus stations close to Southend-On-Sea:

  • Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea
  • Chichester Road, Southend-On-Sea
  • Sutton Arms, Southend-On-Sea

Public transport stations close to Maidstone, Maidstone

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

Bus stations close to Maidstone:

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

From Southend-On-Sea to Maidstone by train

To get from Southend-On-Sea to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the C2C train from Southend Central station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Ashford International station to Maidstone East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min.

183min
Walk to train station
Train - C2C
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Southend Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southend Central
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    620 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ashford International
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Maidstone East
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southend-On-Sea to Maidstone?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Southend-On-Sea to Maidstone?

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Southend-On-Sea and Maidstone?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southend-On-Sea to Maidstone?

    The C2C train line goes from Southend Central station near Southend-On-Sea in London to London Liverpool Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till London Liverpool Street station near Maidstone in Maidstone.

  • How long does it take to travel from Southend-On-Sea to Maidstone by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Southend-On-Sea in London and Maidstone in Maidstone by train and bus is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southend-On-Sea to get to Maidstone?

    Get on the C2C train from the Southend Central station near Southend-On-Sea in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southend-On-Sea and Maidstone?

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