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

From Margate to Maidstone by bus and train

To get from Margate to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Margate station to Ramsgate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN bus from Ashford International station to Maidstone East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - SOUTHEASTERNSOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Margate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Margate
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ramsgate
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ashford International
    46 min
  • 6
    Bus - SOUTHEASTERNSOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for bus
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Bus Replacement: Maidstone East
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maidstone East
    57 min
  • 8
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Margate to Maidstone

The distance between Margate, Maidstone and Maidstone, Maidstone is approximately 87.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Margate 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 Margate

Margate is located at Margate, Maidstone and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station, Margate.

Bus stations close to Margate:

  • Railway Station, Margate
  • Nayland Rock, Westbrook
  • Marine Terrace, Margate

Public transport stations close to Maidstone, Maidstone

Maidstone is located at Wyke Manor Road, Maidstone and the nearest public transport station is Brenchley Gardens, Maidstone.

Bus stations close to Maidstone:

  • Brenchley Gardens, Maidstone
  • King Street, Maidstone
  • St Faith's Street, Maidstone

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Margate and Maidstone?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Margate to Maidstone?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from Ramsgate station near Margate in Margate to Ramsgate station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Ramsgate station near Maidstone in Maidstone.

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

    The total travel time between Margate in Margate and Maidstone in Maidstone by train and bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the Ramsgate station near Margate in Margate.

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

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