Maidstone is superbly placed for travel to both the South East and to the Continent, being equidistant to London and the Channel Ports.

The nearby M20 gives access to Dover, Ashford International Station and The Channel Tunnel in one direction and M2 and M25 in the other. Rail users have a choice of stations; Maidstone East supplies services into London and Ashford, whilst Maidstone West offers services to Gatwick and Stroud.