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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ashford to Maidstone
Showing times and prices for 21 Nov
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
28 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ashford to Maidstone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashford to Maidstone will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Ashford for Maidstone every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 54 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.
09:560h30
Ashford10:26Maidstone
£71One-way
0 changes
08:570h30
Ashford09:27Maidstone
£71One-way
0 changes
09:000h54
Ashford09:54Maidstone
£161One-way
0 changes
09:560h30
Ashford10:26Maidstone
£71One-way
0 changes
08:570h30
Ashford09:27Maidstone
£71One-way
0 changes
09:000h54
Ashford09:54Maidstone
£161One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ashford to Maidstone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ashford to Maidstone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 28 km
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£8 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ashford to Maidstone train times
The table below shows live departures for Ashford to Maidstone trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 05:51
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P19389 | On time 08:28 Ashford International (AFK) | 0h30 | 08:58 Maidstone East (MDE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P19388 | On time 08:56 Ashford International (AFK) | 0h30 | 09:26 Maidstone East (MDE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P18292 · P18518 | On time 09:00 Ashford International (AFK) | 0h54 | 09:54 Maidstone West (MDW) | 1 change | |
| P19387 | On time 09:57 Ashford International (AFK) | 0h30 | 10:27 Maidstone East (MDE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P18322 · P18512 | On time 10:00 Ashford International (AFK) | 0h54 | 10:54 Maidstone West (MDW) | 1 change | |
| P19386 | On time 10:56 Ashford International (AFK) | 0h30 | 11:26 Maidstone East (MDE) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ashford to Maidstone
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Trains from Ashford to Maidstone run on average 6 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 21m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:35 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Southeastern from Ashford to Maidstone trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Ashford and Maidstone from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
30m
Cheapest Price
£6
Southeastern frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Ashford to Maidstone train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ashford to Maidstone by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Maidstone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To fully explore Maidstone and its attractions, a stay of two to three days is recommended.
Yes, a day trip from Ashford to Maidstone is feasible as the journey takes 21m, covering a distance of 28 km. There are 6 train trips per day.
Booking trains from Ashford to Maidstone in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Ashford to Maidstone can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £8.
The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Maidstone is by train, costing approximately £6.
The train journey from Ashford to Maidstone covers a distance of 28 km and takes approximately 21m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Ashford to Maidstone is 28 km.
The train station in Ashford that goes to Maidstone is Ashford International (AFK), and it arrives at Maidstone East (MDE).
The first train from Ashford to Maidstone leaves at 0:02.
Trains from Ashford to Maidstone run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Ashford to Maidstone.
The last train from Ashford to Maidstone departs at 23:35.
Yes, there is a direct train between Ashford and Maidstone. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Southeastern, Southeastern.
Yes, you can take the train from Ashford to Maidstone.
There is no night train service from Ashford to Maidstone.
To get from Ashford to Maidstone, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ashford and Maidstone
Ashford
Maidstone
The major train station for departures in Ashford is Ashford International. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ashford International for your trip from Ashford to Maidstone.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:00 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Car Park A
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: These are located in the booking hall on the domestic side of the station. They are also located in the subway adjacent to the gateline on the international side of the station.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: on platform 1/2 there is a heated waiting room on platform 5/6 there is a heated waiting shelter The Station has a range of perch and standard height seating on all platforms.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: behind bus stop front of station
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Ashford International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the station forecourt outside the booking hall.
The major train station for arrivals in Maidstone is Maidstone Barracks. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maidstone Barracks for your journey to Maidstone from Ashford.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access.Steps to all platforms down from main road.Interchange between platforms via steps up to road bridge. Unstaffed station. There are no station staff but there are staff to assist on the trains.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Maidstone Barracks
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Maidstone West: Opposite the station entrance on Buckland Hill. Towards Strood: Outside the station, on Buckland Hill.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London from the main side entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London. Step free access to platform 3, terminal platform, for services towards London. There is step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 200 metres. From the Ticket office the step free access to all platforms is via the station forecourt.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 01:00 Saturday 05:30 - 01:00 Sunday 06:30 - 23:59
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Rooms on the platforms only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and Platform 2/3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Maidstone East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Station Approach.
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
WC
- £0.30
Hotel
- Premier Inn Maidstone
- Travelodge Maidstone Central
- The Townhouse Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and access to platforms
Public transport options for Maidstone West
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Train: Southeastern services
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