Maidstone travel guide
Maidstone Tourism | Maidstone Guide
You're Going to Love Maidstone
With a population of 90 894, Maidstone is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.
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
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 13h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Norwich takes 1h 45m and costs around S$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 37 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 169 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 217 km. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Maidstone
Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone
Most booked hotels in Maidstone
Hiring a car in Maidstone
Expect to pay S$ 2.52 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$ 30.21 and S$ 40.27. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maidstone, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.