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The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidstone to East Malling
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
8 m
Average duration
8 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
6 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidstone to East Malling is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidstone to East Malling will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Maidstone for East Malling 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 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 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.
05:290h08
Maidstone05:37East Malling
£31One-way
0 changes
06:000h08
Maidstone06:08East Malling
£31One-way
0 changes
06:270h08
Maidstone06:35East Malling
£31One-way
0 changes
07:000h08
Maidstone07:08East Malling
£31One-way
0 changes
07:270h08
Maidstone07:35East Malling
£31One-way
0 changes
05:290h08
Maidstone05:37East Malling
£31One-way
0 changes
06:000h08
Maidstone06:08East Malling
£31One-way
0 changes
06:270h08
Maidstone06:35East Malling
£31One-way
0 changes
07:000h08
Maidstone07:08East Malling
£31One-way
0 changes
07:270h08
Maidstone07:35East Malling
£31One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Maidstone to East Malling
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidstone to East Malling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach 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 coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 6 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
38m Average total duration Fastest 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Maidstone to East Malling train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 11:18
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:02 Maidstone | 0h15 | 18:17 East Malling | 1 change | |
| 18:14 Maidstone | 0h37 | 18:51 East Malling | 1 change | |
| 18:27 Maidstone | 0h08 | 18:35 East Malling | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:02 Maidstone | 0h15 | 19:17 East Malling | 1 change | |
| 19:14 Maidstone | 0h36 | 19:50 East Malling | 1 change | |
| 05:29 Maidstone | 0h08 | 05:37 East Malling | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:00 Maidstone | 0h08 | 06:08 East Malling | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:27 Maidstone | 0h08 | 06:35 East Malling | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:44 Maidstone | 0h26 | 07:10 East Malling | 1 change | |
| 07:00 Maidstone | 0h08 | 07:08 East Malling | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidstone to East Malling
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Maidstone to East Malling run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Distance 6 km |
Average train duration 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 00:19 |
Last train 23:51 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Train companies: Southeastern from Maidstone to East Malling trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Maidstone and East Malling from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8m
Cheapest Price
£6
Southeastern frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Maidstone to East Malling train
FAQs: Travel by train from Maidstone to East Malling easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Maidstone to East Malling.
A day or two in East Malling is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the East Malling Research Station and local countryside walks.
Yes, there is a direct train between Maidstone and East Malling. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Southeastern, Southeastern.
The train distance from Maidstone to East Malling is 6 km.
To get from Maidstone to East Malling, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from Maidstone to East Malling in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Maidstone to East Malling covers a distance of 6 km and takes approximately 8m. Trains run 2 per day.
The first train from Maidstone to East Malling leaves at 0:19.
The cost of a train ticket from Maidstone to East Malling can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £3, while the average price tends to be around £6.
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to East Malling is by train, costing approximately £3.
The last train from Maidstone to East Malling departs at 23:51.
Trains from Maidstone to East Malling run approximately 2 times per day.
The train station in Maidstone that goes to East Malling is Maidstone East (MDE), and it arrives at East Malling station (EML).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Maidstone to East Malling.
There is no night train service from Maidstone to East Malling.
Yes, you can take the train from Maidstone to East Malling.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Maidstone and East Malling
Maidstone
East Malling
The major train station for departures in Maidstone is Maidstone East. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maidstone East for your trip from Maidstone to East Malling.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Rooms on the platforms only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and Platform 2/3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Maidstone East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
The major train station for arrivals in East Malling is East Malling. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at East Malling for your journey to East Malling from Maidstone.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeInformation Deskinformation
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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 Desk
- 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
Public transport options for East Malling
- 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
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