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Compare train and coach for Aylesford to Maidstone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aylesford to Maidstone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 5 km
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Live departures
Aylesford to Maidstone train times
The table below shows live departures for Aylesford to Maidstone trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 07:36
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 07:50 Aylesford | 0h08 | 07:58 Maidstone | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:20 Aylesford | 0h08 | 08:28 Maidstone | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aylesford to Maidstone
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Trains from Aylesford to Maidstone run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 5 km distance in 7m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Distance 5 km |
Average train duration 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 00:24 |
Last train 23:13 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Train companies: Southeastern from Aylesford to Maidstone trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Aylesford and Maidstone from £3. 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
5m
Cheapest Price
£3
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: Aylesford to Maidstone train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aylesford 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 Aylesford to Maidstone is feasible with a travel time of 7m, a distance of 5 km, and a train frequency of 4 per day.
The train distance from Aylesford to Maidstone is 5 km.
The train journey from Aylesford to Maidstone offers pleasant views of the Kent countryside, including glimpses of the River Medway and surrounding greenery, making it a relatively scenic route.
The train journey from Aylesford to Maidstone covers a distance of 5 km and takes approximately 7m. Trains run 4 per day.
Booking trains from Aylesford to Maidstone in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, there is a direct train between Aylesford and Maidstone. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Southeastern.
The first train from Aylesford to Maidstone leaves at 0:24.
The cost of a train ticket from Aylesford to Maidstone can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £3, while the average price tends to be around £3.
To get from Aylesford to Maidstone, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The last train from Aylesford to Maidstone departs at 23:13.
The cheapest way to get from Aylesford to Maidstone is by train, costing approximately £3.
Trains from Aylesford to Maidstone run approximately 4 times per day.
The train station in Aylesford that goes to Maidstone is Aylesford station (AYL), and it arrives at Maidstone West (MDW).
There is no night train service from Aylesford to Maidstone.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Aylesford to Maidstone.
Yes, you can take the train from Aylesford to Maidstone.
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Important Stations and Airports in Aylesford and Maidstone
Aylesford
Maidstone
The major train station for departures in Aylesford is Aylesford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aylesford for your trip from Aylesford to Maidstone.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. 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 to Strood. There is no step free access to Platform 2 - Step access only via footbridge to platform 2 for services towards Maidstone. No step free interchange between platforms.Wheelchair ramp available on the train.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: in the Car Park
- 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 Aylesford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Maidstone: Replacement bus stop outside the station entrance. Towards Strood: Bus stop opposite the station entrance.
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibility
LoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 09:15 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. 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 2 for services away from London. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Step access only via footbridge to platform 1 for services towards London.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: platform 2
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: car park & Platform 2
- 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 Barming
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Maidstone: Bus stop in Hermitage Lane next to the car park entrance. Towards Borough Green & Wrotham: Bus stop in Hermitage Lane opposite the car park entrance.
The major train station for arrivals in Maidstone is Maidstone West. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maidstone West for your journey to Maidstone from Aylesford.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
TaxisAccessibility
WC
HotelLost 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
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car 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
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.
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