Maidstone to London Trains From £9.40*

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.

Departing from Maidstone East

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.

Main stops

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

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

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.

South Western Railway train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices. Wheelchair spaces are available in Standard Class only.
• First Class: First Class tickets include at-seat wireless charging and more spacious seats and tables.

South Western Railway train travel advice

• Luggage: Bags and other luggage items are permitted.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Bikes are welcomed but there is a ‘first come, first served’ policy.
• Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Children aged 5 to 15 can save 50% on their tickets. Booking in advance using TrainPal helps ensure families can sit together. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
• Passenger Assist: Help with journey planning, ticket booking, boarding and alighting (including ramps), station navigation, and light luggage handling. It also provides guidance for visually impaired passengers and information on train and station facilities.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.