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How to get from Eastbourne to Maidstone by train?

From Eastbourne to Maidstone by train

To get from Eastbourne to Maidstone in Maidstone, take the SOUTHERN train from Eastbourne 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 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Eastbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Eastbourne
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Ashford International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ashford International
    79 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
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Eastbourne to Maidstone by bus

To get from Eastbourne to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 51 bus from Gildredge Road, Eastbourne Town Centre station to Fire Station, Heathfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 7 bus from War Memorial, Tunbridge Wells station to The Cannon, Maidstone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Bus - 5151
Bus - 77
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Gildredge Road, Eastbourne Town Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gildredge Road, Eastbourne Town Centre
    ID G2
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Heathfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fire Station, Heathfield
    59 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Tunbridge Wells
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial, Tunbridge Wells
    ID F
    43 min
  • 6
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Maidstone
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Cannon, Maidstone
    ID T
    74 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 Eastbourne to Maidstone

The distance between Eastbourne, Maidstone and Maidstone, Maidstone is approximately 99.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne

Eastbourne is located at Eastbourne, Maidstone and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station, Eastbourne Town Centre.

Bus stations close to Eastbourne:

  • Railway Station, Eastbourne Town Centre
  • Gildredge Road, Eastbourne Town Centre
  • Library, Eastbourne Town Centre

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

From Eastbourne to Maidstone by bus

To get from Eastbourne to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 51 bus from Gildredge Road, Eastbourne Town Centre station to Fire Station, Heathfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 7 bus from War Memorial, Tunbridge Wells station to The Cannon, Maidstone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Bus - 5151
Bus - 77
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Gildredge Road, Eastbourne Town Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gildredge Road, Eastbourne Town Centre
    ID G2
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Heathfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fire Station, Heathfield
    59 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Tunbridge Wells
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial, Tunbridge Wells
    ID F
    43 min
  • 6
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Maidstone
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Cannon, Maidstone
    ID T
    74 min
  • 8
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line 51, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Maidstone?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Eastbourne to Maidstone?

    The SOUTHERN train line goes from Ashford International station near Eastbourne in Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne to Maidstone by train?

    The total travel time between Eastbourne in Eastbourne and Maidstone in Maidstone by train is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHERN train from the Ashford International station near Eastbourne in Eastbourne.

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

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