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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dartford to Maidstone
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dartford to Maidstone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dartford to Maidstone will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
To travel from Dartford to Maidstone you need to make at least one change.
8:000h59Dartford8:59Maidstone£211One-way1 change- 9:000h59Dartford9:59Maidstone£211One-way1 change
- 10:000h59Dartford10:59Maidstone£211One-way1 change
- 11:000h59Dartford11:59Maidstone£211One-way1 change
- 12:000h59Dartford12:59Maidstone£211One-way1 change
- 8:000h59Dartford8:59Maidstone£211One-way1 change
- 9:000h59Dartford9:59Maidstone£211One-way1 change
- 10:000h59Dartford10:59Maidstone£211One-way1 change
- 11:000h59Dartford11:59Maidstone£211One-way1 change
- 12:000h59Dartford12:59Maidstone£211One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dartford to Maidstone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dartford to Maidstone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 28 km
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1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dartford to Maidstone train times
The table below shows live departures for Dartford to Maidstone trains for tomorrow, Sunday 12 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:00 Dartford | 0h59 | 8:59 Maidstone | 1 change | |
| 9:00 Dartford | 0h59 | 9:59 Maidstone | 1 change | |
| 10:00 Dartford | 0h59 | 10:59 Maidstone | 1 change | |
| 11:00 Dartford | 0h59 | 11:59 Maidstone | 1 change | |
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Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southeastern or Southeastern to find the best option for your trip from Dartford to Maidstone.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dartford to Maidstone
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Trains from Dartford to Maidstone run on average 6 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:24, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 56m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 1:24 |
Last train 23:08 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southeastern from Dartford to Maidstone trainsThameslink, Southeastern trains will get you between Dartford and Maidstone from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dartford to Maidstone train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dartford 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dartford and Maidstone
Most Dartford to Maidstone trains use the Dartford to Maidstone Barracks station pair, with some services arriving at Maidstone West. Use this guide to compare Dartford and Maidstone train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Dartford station do trains to Maidstone leave from?
Getting to Dartford from Dartford city centre
Dartford train station facilities and services
Dartford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dartford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Dartford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dartford. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dartford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dartford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dartford: 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: 2 x in booking hall, 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.
Which Maidstone station do trains from Dartford arrive at?
Getting to Maidstone Barracks from Maidstone city centre
Maidstone Barracks is 1 km from Maidstone city centre. Public transport options include:
Maidstone Barracks train station facilities and services
Maidstone Barracks has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Maidstone Barracks.
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Maidstone Barracks: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Maidstone Barracks: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Maidstone Barracks: 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.
Getting to Maidstone West from Maidstone city centre
Maidstone West train station facilities and services
Maidstone West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Maidstone West.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Maidstone West. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Maidstone West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Maidstone West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Maidstone West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Maidstone West.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Maidstone, Travelodge Maidstone Central, The Townhouse Hotel.
Getting to Maidstone East from Maidstone city centre
Maidstone East is 1 km from Maidstone city centre. Public transport options include:
Maidstone East train station facilities and services
Maidstone East has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Maidstone East.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Maidstone East. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Maidstone East: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Maidstone East: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Maidstone East: 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.
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