The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidstone to Paddock Wood
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidstone to Paddock Wood is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidstone to Paddock Wood will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 4 trains that leave Maidstone for Paddock Wood 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 13 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 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.
20:000h20Maidstone20:20Paddock Wood£61One-way0 changes
21:000h20Maidstone21:20Paddock Wood£61One-way0 changes
22:000h20Maidstone22:20Paddock Wood£61One-way0 changes
23:000h19Maidstone23:19Paddock Wood£61One-way0 changes
23:000h19Maidstone23:19Paddock Wood£61One-way0 changes
20:000h20Maidstone20:20Paddock Wood£61One-way0 changes
21:000h20Maidstone21:20Paddock Wood£61One-way0 changes
22:000h20Maidstone22:20Paddock Wood£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Maidstone to Paddock Wood
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidstone to Paddock Wood among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 13 km
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£7 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidstone to Paddock Wood
Trains from Maidstone to Paddock Wood run on average 6 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 20m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 4:49 |
Last train 22:58 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Southeastern from Maidstone to Paddock Wood trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Maidstone and Paddock Wood from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Maidstone to Paddock Wood train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidstone to Paddock Wood 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 Paddock Wood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Maidstone and Paddock Wood
Most Maidstone to Paddock Wood trains use the Maidstone West to Paddock Wood station pair. Use this guide to compare Maidstone and Paddock Wood train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Maidstone station do trains to Paddock Wood leave from?
Getting to Maidstone West from Maidstone city centre
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.
Getting to Maidstone Barracks from Maidstone city centre
Maidstone Barracks is 1 km from Maidstone city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Maidstone East from Maidstone city centre
Maidstone East is 1 km from Maidstone city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Which Paddock Wood station do trains from Maidstone arrive at?
Getting to Paddock Wood from Paddock Wood city centre
Paddock Wood train station facilities and services
Paddock Wood has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Paddock Wood.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Paddock Wood. 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 Paddock Wood: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Paddock Wood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Paddock Wood: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to platform 1 via main entrance. Lift and step access via station footbridge to Platform 2 for services towards Ashford International and platform 3 for services towards Maidstone West and Strood. Step free access direct to platform 2 and 3 via side entrance. Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and steps, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:30 Sunday 08:00 - 14:30, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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