The cheapest and fastest coaches from Maidstone to Stratford
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Maidstone to Stratford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidstone to Stratford will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 buses that leave Maidstone for Stratford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Maidstone to Stratford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Maidstone to Stratford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 48 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Maidstone to Stratford
Buses from Maidstone to Stratford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:42. The fastest coach covers the 48 km distance in 4h 13m.
Distance 48 km |
Average bus duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 13m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:42 |
Bus providers: National Express from Maidstone to StratfordYou can travel by bus between Maidstone to Stratford with National Express for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Maidstone to Stratford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidstone to Stratford by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stratford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Maidstone, King Street, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Stratford City Bus Station, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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