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How to get from Swanscombe to Maidstone by train?

By train

To get from Swanscombe to Maidstone in Maidstone, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Ebbsfleet International station to Ashford International station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Ashford International station to Maidstone East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Ebbsfleet International

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swanscombe
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ashford International
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Maidstone East
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Swanscombe to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 490 bus from Ebbsfleet International Railway Station, Ebbsfleet station to Garrick Street, 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 27 min.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 490490
Bus - 190190
Bus - 101101
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Ebbsfleet International Railway Station, Ebbsfleet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ebbsfleet International Railway Station, Ebbsfleet
    ID B
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    Gravesend
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garrick Street, Gravesend
    ID A
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Barrack Row, Gravesend
    40 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 Swanscombe to Maidstone

The distance between Swanscombe, Maidstone and Maidstone, Maidstone is approximately 52.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swanscombe to Maidstone by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Maidstone – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Swanscombe

Swanscombe is located at Swanscombe, Maidstone and the nearest public transport station is Ebbsfleet International.

Train stations close to Swanscombe:

  • Swanscombe
  • Northfleet

Bus stations close to Swanscombe:

  • Ebbsfleet International
  • Ebbsfleet International Railway Station, Ebbsfleet
  • Ebbsfleet Academy, Swanscombe

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
  • Brenchley Gardens, Maidstone

By bus

To get from Swanscombe to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 490 bus from Ebbsfleet International Railway Station, Ebbsfleet station to Garrick Street, 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 27 min.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 490490
Bus - 190190
Bus - 101101
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Ebbsfleet International Railway Station, Ebbsfleet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ebbsfleet International Railway Station, Ebbsfleet
    ID B
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    Gravesend
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garrick Street, Gravesend
    ID A
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Barrack Row, Gravesend
    40 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 Swanscombe to Maidstone?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 490, Bus line 190, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct train between Swanscombe and Maidstone?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swanscombe to Maidstone?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from Ramsgate station near Swanscombe in London to Ashford International station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Ashford International station near Maidstone in Maidstone.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swanscombe to Maidstone by train?

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

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

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the Ramsgate station near Swanscombe in London.

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

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

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