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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidstone to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
5 h 11 m
Average duration
5 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidstone to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidstone to Plymouth will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
Of the 1 trains that leave Maidstone for Plymouth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 342 km distance in an average of 5 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 11 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Maidstone to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidstone to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £59, and a train costs an average of £75.
Distance: 342 km
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5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Maidstone to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Maidstone to Plymouth trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:54 Maidstone | 5h11 | 11:05 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidstone to Plymouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Maidstone to Plymouth run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £75 but you can travel from only £59 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 342 km distance in 4h 59m.
Distance 342 km |
Average train duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £75 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 04:42 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Maidstone to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Maidstone and Plymouth from £59. 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 Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidstone to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Maidstone and Plymouth
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Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Car Park: No
- 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 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: Towards Maidstone West: Opposite the station entrance on Buckland Hill. Towards Strood: Outside the station, on Buckland Hill.
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibility
WCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation 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
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Luggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Station Approach.
- Outside the main entrance.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Maidstone
- Travelodge Maidstone Central
- The Townhouse Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and access to platforms
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Train: Southeastern services
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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