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The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidstone to Stratford
Showing times and prices for 09 Nov
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
48 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidstone to Stratford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidstone to Stratford will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Fast trains
To travel from Maidstone to Stratford you need to make at least one change.
P14197+
Tube from London Victoria to Whitechapel+
P0752807:041h52
Maidstone East (MDE)08:56Stratford (London) (SRA)
£351One-way
2 changes
P14197+Tube from London Victoria to Stratford (London)07:042h13
Maidstone East (MDE)09:17Stratford (London) (SRA)
£351One-way
1 change
P14197+Tube from London Victoria to Whitechapel+P0752807:041h54
Maidstone East (MDE)08:58Maryland (MYL)
£371One-way
2 changes
P14196+Tube from London Victoria to Whitechapel+P0761708:272h01
Maidstone East (MDE)10:28Maryland (MYL)
£371One-way
2 changes
SE017100 · P15262+Tube from London Charing Cross to Whitechapel+P0759907:342h39
Maidstone West (MDW)10:13Maryland (MYL)
£371One-way
3 changes
P14197+Tube from London Victoria to Whitechapel+P0752807:041h52
Maidstone East (MDE)08:56Stratford (London) (SRA)
£351One-way
2 changes
P14197+Tube from London Victoria to Whitechapel+P0752807:041h54
Maidstone East (MDE)08:58Maryland (MYL)
£371One-way
2 changes
P14196+Tube from London Victoria to Whitechapel+P0761708:272h01
Maidstone East (MDE)10:28Maryland (MYL)
£371One-way
2 changes
P14197+Tube from London Victoria to Stratford (London)07:042h13
Maidstone East (MDE)09:17Stratford (London) (SRA)
£351One-way
1 change
SE017100 · P15262+Tube from London Charing Cross to Whitechapel+P0759907:342h39
Maidstone West (MDW)10:13Maryland (MYL)
£371One-way
3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Maidstone to Stratford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Maidstone to Stratford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 48 km
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£19 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Maidstone to Stratford train times
The table below shows live departures for Maidstone to Stratford trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 18:41
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P14197+Tube from London Victoria to Whitechapel+P07528 | On time 07:04 Maidstone East (MDE) | 1h52 | 08:56 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 2 changes | |
| P14197+Tube from London Victoria to Whitechapel+P07528 | On time 07:04 Maidstone East (MDE) | 1h54 | 08:58 Maryland (MYL) | 2 changes | |
| P14197+Tube from London Victoria to Stratford (London) | On time 07:04 Maidstone East (MDE) | 2h13 | 09:17 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1 change | |
| SE017100 · P15262+Tube from London Charing Cross to Whitechapel+P07599 | On time 07:34 Maidstone West (MDW) | 2h39 | 10:13 Maryland (MYL) | 3 changes | |
| P14196+Tube from London Victoria to Whitechapel+P07617 | On time 08:27 Maidstone East (MDE) | 2h01 | 10:28 Maryland (MYL) | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidstone to Stratford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Maidstone to Stratford run on average 13 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 54m.
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 £12
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:42 |
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 £12
Train companies: Southeastern from Maidstone to Stratford trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Maidstone and Stratford from £12. 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
54m
Cheapest Price
£12
Southeastern frequency
13 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 Stratford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidstone to Stratford 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 Stratford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Maidstone to Stratford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
For a fulfilling visit to Stratford, two to three days are typically sufficient to explore key attractions such as Shakespeare's Birthplace, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and the picturesque River Avon.
The train distance from Maidstone to Stratford is 48 km.
The train journey from Maidstone to Stratford covers a distance of 48 km and takes approximately 54m. Trains run 13 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Maidstone to Stratford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £19.
The first train from Maidstone to Stratford leaves at 0:01.
Yes, there is a direct train between Maidstone and Stratford. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Southeastern.
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Stratford is by coach, costing approximately £12.
To get from Maidstone to Stratford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The last train from Maidstone to Stratford departs at 23:42.
The train station in Maidstone that goes to Stratford is Maidstone Barracks (MDB), and it arrives at Stratford International (SFA).
Trains from Maidstone to Stratford run approximately 13 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Maidstone to Stratford.
There is no night train service from Maidstone to Stratford.
Yes, you can take the train from Maidstone to Stratford.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Maidstone and Stratford
Maidstone
Stratford
The major train station for departures in Maidstone is Maidstone Barracks. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maidstone Barracks for your trip from Maidstone to Stratford.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information 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
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibility
WCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation 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
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 Stratford is Maryland. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maryland for your journey to Stratford from Maidstone.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 13:15 Saturday 06:40 - 13:45 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: An accessible ticket machine is located within the stations ticket hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Maryland
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services cannot operate from this station. Stratford (London) station is 10 minute signposted walk. Click here for map of walking route
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 06:40 - 21:30 Southern ticket office 09:00-16:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 Sun
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are available.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Note that these are Council-owned cycle racks, located outside the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
Public transport options for Stratford (London)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services for Greater Anglia, London Overground, and TfL Rail will depart from: Montfichet Road, Bus Stop W, for Eastbound services - map here
- Metro: London Underground Central Line and Jubilee Lines and Docklands Light Railway.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 22:00 Saturday 06:15 - 22:00 Sunday 09:30 - 17:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WH Smiths
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access to all platforms via lifts.Pedestrian access to the international station from the regional station either via Westfield shopping centre or the roadway to the second entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: on platform
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park and alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Textphone 0800 783 4548
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Stratford International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt
- Metro: Docklands Light Railway is available at the station for onward connection to London Underground and DLR stations.
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