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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Maidstone travel guide

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With a population of 90.894, Maidstone is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Maidstone to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Maidstone

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Loose Chequers (Old Loose Hill) and Bliss (14 King St) are great picks.

When to visit Maidstone

Maidstone in February
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in February
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Maidstone

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 50 km from Maidstone. The shortest flight to Maidstone from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Maidstone to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $41 for a 1h 31m trip. Located 8 km from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 km from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 209 km and will cost you around $11. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 257 km. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 50 km from Maidstone. The shortest flight to Maidstone from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Maidstone to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $41 for a 1h 31m trip. Located 8 km from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 km from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 209 km and will cost you around $11. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 257 km. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,777 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,002 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,401 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,403 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,241 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,050 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Hiring a car in Maidstone

Expect to pay $3.14 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.68 and $50.23.

Expect to pay $3.14 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.68 and $50.23.

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