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

Maidstone travel guide

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You're Going to Love Maidstone

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 April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 100
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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around S$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 79 for a 2h 19m 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 Budget and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 193 km and will cost you around S$ 12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 23 for a journey of 233 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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around S$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 79 for a 2h 19m 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 Budget and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 193 km and will cost you around S$ 12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 23 for a journey of 233 km. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Maidstone

Airlines serving Maidstone

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,247 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Most booked hotels in Maidstone

The Dog & Bear Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 136+
Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 137+
Village Hotel Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 96+
Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
S$ 54+
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 107+

Hiring a car in Maidstone

Expect to pay S$ 2.27 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$ 27.18 and S$ 36.24. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.27 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$ 27.18 and S$ 36.24. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.