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.

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Where to Eat in Maidstone

If you’re looking for affordable options, Castle View Restaurant (Broomfield Road) and Buenos Aires Nights - Maidstone (63 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Maidstone

Maidstone in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 118
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 31 miles from Maidstone. The shortest flight to Maidstone from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Maidstone to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around S$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 48 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of Hertz and DRIVALIA , 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 135 miles and will cost you around S$ 14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 9 for a journey of 135 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 31 miles from Maidstone. The shortest flight to Maidstone from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Maidstone to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around S$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 48 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of Hertz and DRIVALIA , 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 135 miles and will cost you around S$ 14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 9 for a journey of 135 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,515 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Most booked hotels in Maidstone

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 134+
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Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 137+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 56+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 99+
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Hiring a car in Maidstone

Expect to pay S$ 2.28 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 S$ 27.34 and S$ 36.45. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.28 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 S$ 27.34 and S$ 36.45. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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