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The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidstone to Lowestoft
Showing times and prices for 05 May
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
159 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidstone to Lowestoft is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidstone to Lowestoft will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Fast trains
To travel from Maidstone to Lowestoft you need to make at least 3 changes.
P62749+
Tube from London Bridge to London Liverpool Street+
P47530 · P471647:124h23Maidstone East (MDE)11:35Lowestoft station (LWT)£361One-way3 changes- P62746+Tube from London Bridge to London Liverpool Street+P47522 · P486156:144h36Maidstone East (MDE)10:50Lowestoft station (LWT)£441One-way3 changes
- P62746+Tube from London Bridge to London Liverpool Street+P47522 · P479366:144h28Maidstone East (MDE)10:42Lowestoft station (LWT)£531One-way3 changes
- P75817 · P63555+P46990 · P475226:274h15Maidstone Barracks (MDB)10:42Lowestoft station (LWT)£1341One-way4 changes
- P75817 · P63555+P46990 · P475226:274h15Maidstone Barracks (MDB)10:42Lowestoft station (LWT)£1341One-way4 changes
- P62749+Tube from London Bridge to London Liverpool Street+P47530 · P471647:124h23Maidstone East (MDE)11:35Lowestoft station (LWT)£361One-way3 changes
- P62746+Tube from London Bridge to London Liverpool Street+P47522 · P479366:144h28Maidstone East (MDE)10:42Lowestoft station (LWT)£531One-way3 changes
- P62746+Tube from London Bridge to London Liverpool Street+P47522 · P486156:144h36Maidstone East (MDE)10:50Lowestoft station (LWT)£441One-way3 changes
Live departures
Maidstone to Lowestoft train times
The table below shows live departures for Maidstone to Lowestoft trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P62746+Tube from London Bridge to London Liverpool Street+P47522 · P48615 | 6:14 Maidstone East (MDE) | 4h36 | 10:50 Lowestoft station (LWT) | 3 changes | |
| P62746+Tube from London Bridge to London Liverpool Street+P47522 · P47936 | 6:14 Maidstone East (MDE) | 4h28 | 10:42 Lowestoft station (LWT) | 3 changes | |
| P75817 · P63555+P46990 · P47522 | 6:27 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 4h15 | 10:42 Lowestoft station (LWT) | 4 changes | |
| P62749+Tube from London Bridge to London Liverpool Street+P47530 · P47164 | 7:12 Maidstone East (MDE) | 4h23 | 11:35 Lowestoft station (LWT) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidstone to Lowestoft
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Price information
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
FAQs: Maidstone to Lowestoft train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidstone to Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
There is no night train service from Maidstone to Lowestoft.
Booking trains from Maidstone to Lowestoft in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Spending 2-3 days in Lowestoft allows you to explore its beautiful beaches, visit the Lowestoft Maritime Museum, and enjoy the local cuisine.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Maidstone to Lowestoft.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Maidstone and Lowestoft
Maidstone
Lowestoft
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 Lowestoft.
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
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- 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 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
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 Barracks
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Maidstone West: Opposite the station entrance on Buckland Hill. Towards Strood: Outside the station, on Buckland Hill.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Station Approach.
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
WC
- £0.30
Hotel
- Premier Inn Maidstone
- Travelodge Maidstone Central
- The Townhouse Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and access to platforms
Public transport options for Maidstone West
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Train: Southeastern services
The major train station for arrivals in Lowestoft is Lowestoft. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lowestoft for your journey to Lowestoft from Maidstone.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 17:05 Saturday 06:40 - 17:05 Sunday 08:00 - 16:15
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Food, drinks, newsagent, off licence
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: An accessible (radar key) toilet is located in the ticket hall.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station courtyard
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Lowestoft
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop in station car park
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