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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from East Malling to Maidstone
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
7 m
Average duration
7 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
6 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Malling to Maidstone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Malling to Maidstone will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 5 trains that leave East Malling for Maidstone every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 6 km distance in an average of 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for East Malling to Maidstone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Malling 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 8m. 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: 6 km
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38m Average total duration Fastest 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
East Malling to Maidstone train times
The table below shows live departures for East Malling to Maidstone trains for today, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:21 East Malling | 0h07 | 23:28 Maidstone | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:27 East Malling | 0h09 | 23:36 Maidstone | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 26 December | |||||
| 00:21 East Malling | 0h07 | 00:28 Maidstone | 0 changesdirect | |
| 00:27 East Malling | 0h09 | 00:36 Maidstone | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Malling to Maidstone
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Trains from East Malling to Maidstone run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 6 km distance in 7m.
Distance 6 km |
Average train duration 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 00:21 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: Southeastern from East Malling to Maidstone trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between East Malling and Maidstone from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: East Malling to Maidstone train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Malling 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in East Malling and Maidstone
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Information Desk
- Car Park: No
- 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. Unstaffed station. There are no station staff but there are staff to assist on the trains.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: New Road, bus stop outside the pub. Please note a mini bus will run between East Malling and West Malling
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibility
WC
Hotel
LoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk
- 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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