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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone. Traveling by bus from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone usually takes around 12 hours, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 21 mi (33 km) |
Shortest duration | 12h 0m |
Cheapest price | €13.81 |
Most frequent service | National Express |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone. National Express is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
National Express | 1 | 11h 35m | €15.63 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 12 hours to cover the 33 kilometers from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone. It leaves the station in Southend-on-Sea at 07:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Southend-on-Sea?
Main departure station: Travel Centre
Most buses depart from the main station in Southend-on-Sea.
All bus stations in Southend-on-Sea:
Travel Centre
Where does the bus arrive in Maidstone?
Main arrival station: 62 King St
All buses from Southend-on-Sea arrive at one main station in Maidstone.
Bus stations in Maidstone:
62 King St
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