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, 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 February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 117
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around S$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about S$ 70 for a 2h 00m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 18 for a journey of 225 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around S$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about S$ 70 for a 2h 00m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 18 for a journey of 225 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 (1,402 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,976 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,018 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,994 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,378 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (858 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,131 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,032 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 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$ 153+
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Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 139+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
S$ 106+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 62+
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Hiring a car in Maidstone

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.13 and S$ 37.50. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.13 and S$ 37.50. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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