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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Maidstone East (MDE)
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Maidstone East (MDE) will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 4 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Maidstone East (MDE) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 27 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.
9:322h01Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:33Maidstone East (MDE)£281One-way0 changes- 5:492h13Gatwick Airport (GTW)8:02Maidstone East (MDE)£281One-way0 changes
- 5:322h27Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:59Maidstone East (MDE)£281One-way0 changes
- 6:132h16Gatwick Airport (GTW)8:29Maidstone East (MDE)£281One-way0 changes
- 9:322h01Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:33Maidstone East (MDE)£281One-way0 changes
- 5:492h13Gatwick Airport (GTW)8:02Maidstone East (MDE)£281One-way0 changes
- 6:132h16Gatwick Airport (GTW)8:29Maidstone East (MDE)£281One-way0 changes
- 5:322h27Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:59Maidstone East (MDE)£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Maidstone East (MDE)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Maidstone East (MDE) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, and a coach costs an average of £28.
Distance: 49 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Maidstone East (MDE) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Maidstone East (MDE) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h27 | 7:59 Maidstone East (MDE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h13 | 8:02 Maidstone East (MDE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h16 | 8:29 Maidstone East (MDE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h01 | 11:33 Maidstone East (MDE) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Maidstone East (MDE)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Maidstone East (MDE) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 17:43. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 5:32 |
Last train 17:43 |
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Train companies: Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Maidstone East (MDE) trainsSoutheastern, Southern, Thameslink trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Maidstone East (MDE) from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Maidstone East (MDE) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Maidstone East (MDE)
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Parking
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Hotel
Lounge
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Information 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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