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For a train from Maidstone to London, Advance Tickets are available starting at £5.15*, with the average fare being £10.07. Find out about different ticket types and options by checking out our Advance Tickets, Off-Peak Train Tickets, Return Train Tickets, and Anytime Train Tickets. Explore more affordable choices in our UK cheap train ticket Guide!
Travelling from Maidstone to London, the fastest train takes 52m with an average travel time of 1h 7m. With 79 daily trains, the first departs at 01:50 and the last at 23:13. Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 on weekdays, and all-day Off-Peak on weekends and bank holidays. Keep informed of live train status, times, delays, and cancellations with us.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01:50 Maidstone East | 05:48 London St Pancras International | On time | 3h 58m | Southeastern | Find tickets | |
04:55 Maidstone West | 06:05 London Bridge | On time | 1h 10m | Southeastern | Find tickets | |
05:29 Maidstone East | 06:36 London Victoria | On time | 1h 7m | Southeastern | Find tickets | |
05:32 Maidstone Barracks | 06:34 London St Pancras International | On time | 1h 2m | Southeastern | Find tickets | |
05:58 Maidstone Barracks | 07:04 London St Pancras International | On time | 1h 6m | Southeastern | Find tickets |
Plan your journey from Maidstone to London with ease. Explore the first and last train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and price options to make the most of your trip.
| First train | 01:50 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:13 |
| Departure station | Maidstone |
| Arrival station | London |
| Distance | 32 miles (52 km) |
| Journey time | From 52m |
| Price | From £5.15 |
| Train operators | Southeastern, Thameslink |
Getting from Maidstone to London only takes one hour and seventeen minutes with South Western Railway. Maidstone is roughly forty miles from London, located south east of Central London.
On your journey from Maidstone to London, you’ll head north towards Greater London. You’ll notice the scenery suddenly change from smaller towns to large urban sprawl as you get closer to busy London.
Offering a diverse network from London Waterloo, South Western Railway serves urban, suburban, and rural passengers throughout the South West. Its routes cover Wiltshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Surrey, and Hampshire and extends south to the Isle of Wight's Island Line.
Maidstone East Station is located on Station Road, near Brenchley Gardens, Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre, and the rest of the town centre. It should not be confused with nearby Maidstone Barracks train station.
Nine stations separate Maidstone East and London Victoria: Barming, East Malling, West Malling, Borough Green & Wrotham, Kemsing, Otford, Swanley, St Maru Cray, and Bromley South.
Four stations between Maidstone East and London Bridge: West Malling, Borough Green & Wrotham, Otford, and Swanley.
Yet, these can change due to schedule changes, train faults, or things like engineering works. So, it’s best to double-check before you travel.
Arriving at London Victoria Station in the City of Westminster puts you right in the centre of the UK capital. Nearby are Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St James’ Park, and the chic areas of Mayfair and Soho.
Getting to these iconic London staples is easy, too. London Victoria Station is well-connected, being served by a London Underground station serving the Victoria, District, and Circle lines. It’s also by Victoria Bus Station directly outside the station, not to mention a taxi rank at Terminus Place in front of the station.
Arriving at London Bridge Station places you in the heart of one of London's most vibrant areas. Nearby attractions include The Shard, Borough Market, Tower Bridge, and the historic Tower of London, offering a mix of modern architecture and rich history.
London Bridge Station is well-connected, with access to the London Underground via the Jubilee and Northern lines, facilitating easy travel across the city. Additionally, numerous bus routes serve the area, and there is a taxi rank available for convenient onward travel. The station's central location makes exploring iconic London landmarks and bustling neighborhoods straightforward and accessible.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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