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Maidstone Museum
Town museum in a Tudor manor with local history, Japanese decorative arts and changing exhibitions.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone
Showing times and prices for 21 Aug
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
281 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Kingston upon Hull for Maidstone every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 281 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 54 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.
6:154h39Kingston upon Hull10:54Maidstone£471One-way0 changes- 8:364h54Kingston upon Hull13:30Maidstone£661One-way0 changes
- 6:154h39Kingston upon Hull10:54Maidstone£471One-way0 changes
- 8:364h54Kingston upon Hull13:30Maidstone£661One-way0 changes
Live departures
Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone train times
The table below shows live departures for Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:15 Kingston upon Hull | 4h39 | 10:54 Maidstone | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:36 Kingston upon Hull | 4h54 | 13:30 Maidstone | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:50, the last at 19:29. The fastest train covers the 281 km distance in 4h 22m.
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
Distance 281 km |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 22m |
First train 1:50 |
Last train 19:29 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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
Train companies: Hull Trains, Northern Trains Limited from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone trainsHull Trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Kingston upon Hull and Maidstone from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Hull Trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 0m
Cheapest Price
£85
Hull Trains frequency
2 a day
Northern Trains Limited
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 18m
Cheapest Price
£153
Northern Trains Limited frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Maidstone
Things to do in Maidstone
Discover the best of Maidstone — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Maidstone trip today.
- Recommended
Kent Life Heritage Farm Park
Living history farm museum with historic buildings, rural exhibits and hands-on interpretation of Kent life.
Hazlitt Arts Centre Gallery
Contemporary art gallery in the museum complex, showing rotating exhibitions by regional and national artists.
- Must visit
Mote Park
Large public park with lake, woodland walks, boating and open space close to the town centre.
- Recommended
Brenchley Gardens
Riverside green space linking key sights, ideal for a gentle walk with views of historic buildings and boats.
- Recommended
Millennium River Park
Popular town-centre park with formal gardens, bandstand and seasonal floral displays near the museum.
- Vegetarian
Kentish Huffkins
Kentish huffkins are light bread rolls traditionally served with savoury fillings or fruit preserves, long associated with Kent baking and local tea tables.
- Vegetarian
Gypsy Tart
Gypsy tart is a classic Kent dessert with evaporated milk and dark muscovado sugar, baked in a pastry case and especially linked with school dinners in the county.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Kentish Cobnuts
Kentish cobnut is a fresh cultivated hazelnut from Kent, prized in season for its sweet flavour and long tradition in the county’s orchards and market gardens.
Castle View Restaurant
Contemporary restaurant in Leeds Castle grounds serving modern British dishes in an elegant historic setting popular for special meals.
Mu Mu
Popular pub and dining room serving British classics, grill dishes and Sunday roasts in a smart yet relaxed town-centre setting.
Brenchley
Well-known riverside chain brasserie for steaks, burgers and British comfort food, with broad appeal and a lively casual atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for England: accommodation and dining are below London, but rail fares and central hotel prices can still add up for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped about 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- >= £2
- Day pass
- >= £101.25
To the city centre
Maidstone East -> Fremlin Walk, Maidstone
- Distance
- 330 m
- Travel time
- 5 min
- Maidstone local bus services are operated by Arriva; buy tickets and check live departures in the Arriva Bus app.
- Maidstone East is about a 5-minute walk from Fremlin Walk in the town centre. Check the operator before travel for current accepted payment methods.
FAQs: Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kingston upon Hull 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £40, while the average price tends to be around £63.
The train journey from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone covers a distance of 281 km and takes approximately 4h 22m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone is 281 km.
The first train from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone leaves at 1:50.
The last train from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone departs at 19:29.
Trains from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone.
To travel from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone.
The train station in Kingston upon Hull that goes to Maidstone is Hull (HUL), and it arrives at Maidstone East (MDE).
The cheapest way to get from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone is by train, costing approximately £40.
Booking trains from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone offers varied scenery, including glimpses of the Yorkshire countryside, rolling fields, and quaint villages before transitioning into the urban landscapes of the South East.
A day trip from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone is not feasible as the journey time is 4h 22m. Trains run 4 times per day.
To fully explore Maidstone and its attractions, a stay of two to three days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kingston upon Hull and Maidstone
Most Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone trains use the Hull to Maidstone East station pair, with some services arriving at Maidstone Barracks. Use this guide to compare Kingston upon Hull and Maidstone train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Kingston upon Hull
Arrival train stations in Maidstone
Which Kingston upon Hull station do trains to Maidstone leave from?
Trains from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone leave from Hull. The station is 1 km from Kingston upon Hull city centre at Hull Paragon station, Ferensway, Kingston-upon-Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU1 3QX.
HullHull Paragon station, Ferensway, Kingston-upon-Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU1 3QX+44 1895262122
City-centre transport
Getting to Hull from Kingston upon Hull city centre
Bus8, 10, 12, 15, 33, 11, 111, 40, 34, 110, 13, 14, 21, 11A, 12A, 33C · 6m · £3 · every ~69 min
Hull train station facilities and services
Hull has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hull.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hull. ATMs are available at Hull.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hull.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hull: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hull: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hull: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Maidstone station do trains from Kingston upon Hull arrive at?
Trains from Kingston upon Hull to Maidstone most often arrive at Maidstone East. Some services arrive at Maidstone Barracks, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Maidstone arrival station.
Maidstone EastMaidstone East station, Station Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1QN+44 3303339232
City-centre transport
Getting to Maidstone East from Maidstone city centre
Maidstone East is 1 km from Maidstone city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus150 · 14m
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.
Maidstone BarracksMaidstone Barracks station, Buckland Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SQ
City-centre transport
Getting to Maidstone Barracks from Maidstone city centre
Maidstone Barracks is 1 km from Maidstone city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainTonbridge - Strood, Paddock Wood - Strood, Maidstone West - Strood, Tonbridge - Gillingham · 2m · £0.90 · every ~4 min
Bus25A · 25m · £2
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.
Maidstone WestStation Approach, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RJ, United Kingdom+44 345 322 7021
City-centre transport
Getting to Maidstone West from Maidstone city centre
BusSeveral local bus services available
TrainSoutheastern services
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.
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