Hi, my husband and I are planning to spend a week in Kent near family and take side trips from there. What is the cheapest and best way to get to and from London on a day trip? Thank you we are staying are staying in Maidstone.
Posted by
Kingston, Surrey
239 posts
It depends on where in Kent you are. The quickest will usually be the train, assuming you're somewhere near a station. Cheapest will be bus or coach, but that can be a bit of a slog from the furthest edges.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
34005 posts
a bit more information about where in Kent will elicit a more accurate answer
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
Your relatives in Kent probably have some good ideas.
Posted by
Land of La
9265 posts
As Nigel points out, where in Kent?
http://www.visitkent.co.uk/plan-your-visit/getting-to-and-around-kent/travelling-to-kent
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16895 posts
Maidstone East station has direct trains to London Victoria, operated by Southeastern Railway. Maidstone West station requires a connection at Strood to get to/from London St. Pancras.
Looking Up Train Schedules and Routes Online gives you the DB train schedule link and tips for using it. Or for the UK only, see www.nationalrail.co.uk.
Posted by
London, United Kingdom
4684 posts
Maidstone East is much more direct than the Maidstone West route via Strood and the train on from Strood to St Pancras has higher fares.