The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Maidstone East (MDE)
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury West (CBW) to Maidstone East (MDE) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Canterbury West (CBW) to Maidstone East (MDE) will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 22 trains that leave Canterbury West (CBW) for Maidstone East (MDE) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.
P85738 · J1224722:230h50Canterbury West (CBW)23:13Maidstone East (MDE)£81One-way1 change
P85686 · P8671414:231h03Canterbury West (CBW)15:26Maidstone East (MDE)£91One-way1 change
P85698 · P8673316:201h06Canterbury West (CBW)17:26Maidstone East (MDE)£91One-way1 change
P90300 · P8675918:311h25Canterbury West (CBW)19:56Maidstone East (MDE)£91One-way1 change
P90294 · P8674917:311h27Canterbury West (CBW)18:58Maidstone East (MDE)£91One-way1 change
P85738 · J1224722:230h50Canterbury West (CBW)23:13Maidstone East (MDE)£81One-way1 change
P866236:310h54Canterbury West (CBW)7:25Maidstone East (MDE)£251One-way0 changes
P85622 · P864316:140h57Canterbury West (CBW)7:11Maidstone East (MDE)£251One-way1 change
P85639 · P866488:231h02Canterbury West (CBW)9:25Maidstone East (MDE)£251One-way1 change
P85667 · P8668311:231h03Canterbury West (CBW)12:26Maidstone East (MDE)£91One-way1 change
Live departures
Canterbury West (CBW) to Maidstone East (MDE) train times
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury West (CBW) to Maidstone East (MDE) trains for today, Sunday 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:06 Canterbury West (CBW) | 0h51 | 8:57 Maidstone East (MDE) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 0h56 | 11:19 Maidstone East (MDE) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h04 | 13:27 Maidstone East (MDE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 22 June | |||||
P85616 · P86612 | 5:20 Canterbury West (CBW) | 1h05 | 6:25 Maidstone East (MDE) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Canterbury West (CBW) to Maidstone East (MDE)
Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Maidstone East (MDE) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 51m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 4:20 |
Last train 20:23 |
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FAQs: Canterbury West (CBW) to Maidstone East (MDE) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury West (CBW) to Maidstone East (MDE) 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 East (MDE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Canterbury West (CBW) and Maidstone East (MDE)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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: two within concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- 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: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
- 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.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Rooms on the platforms only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and Platform 2/3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
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