Introduction
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. 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 Dirty Habit (The Pilgrims Way) and The Tickled Trout (Lower Road West Farleigh) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Madisons (28/32 Gabriels Hill) and Percival’s Rest (West St, Harrietsham) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Maidstone.

When to visit Maidstone

Maidstone in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7715
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7715
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 India departs from New Delhi and takes around 12h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around ₹ 1,959 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about ₹ 3,747 for a 1h 36m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 153 km and will cost you around ₹ 596. From Bristol, the ticket costs about ₹ 511 for a journey of 209 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 India departs from New Delhi and takes around 12h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around ₹ 1,959 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about ₹ 3,747 for a 1h 36m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 153 km and will cost you around ₹ 596. From Bristol, the ticket costs about ₹ 511 for a journey of 209 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Most booked hotels in Maidstone

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Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 8,942+
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Village Hotel Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 8,435+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 8,033+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 5,007+
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Hiring a car in Maidstone

Expect to pay ₹ 148 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 ₹ 1,778 and ₹ 2,371.

Expect to pay ₹ 148 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 ₹ 1,778 and ₹ 2,371.

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