The cheapest and fastest trains from St Mary Cray (SMY) to Maidstone East (MDE)
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Mary Cray (SMY) to Maidstone East (MDE) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Mary Cray (SMY) to Maidstone East (MDE) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 5 trains that leave St Mary Cray (SMY) for Maidstone East (MDE) 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 32 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 41 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.
21:180h40St Mary Cray (SMY)21:58Maidstone East (MDE)£61One-way0 changes
14:180h41St Mary Cray (SMY)14:59Maidstone East (MDE)£81One-way0 changes
18:180h41St Mary Cray (SMY)18:59Maidstone East (MDE)£101One-way0 changes
19:180h41St Mary Cray (SMY)19:59Maidstone East (MDE)£141One-way0 changes
22:480h41St Mary Cray (SMY)23:29Maidstone East (MDE)£161One-way0 changes
21:180h40St Mary Cray (SMY)21:58Maidstone East (MDE)£61One-way0 changes
19:180h41St Mary Cray (SMY)19:59Maidstone East (MDE)£141One-way0 changes
14:180h41St Mary Cray (SMY)14:59Maidstone East (MDE)£81One-way0 changes
22:480h41St Mary Cray (SMY)23:29Maidstone East (MDE)£161One-way0 changes
18:180h41St Mary Cray (SMY)18:59Maidstone East (MDE)£101One-way0 changes
Live departures
St Mary Cray (SMY) to Maidstone East (MDE) train times
The table below shows live departures for St Mary Cray (SMY) to Maidstone East (MDE) trains for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:18 St Mary Cray (SMY) | 0h45 | 17:03 Maidstone East (MDE) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Mary Cray (SMY) to Maidstone East (MDE)
Trains from St Mary Cray (SMY) to Maidstone East (MDE) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:48, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 40m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 0:48 |
Last train 22:48 |
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Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink from St Mary Cray (SMY) to Maidstone East (MDE) trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink trains will get you between St Mary Cray (SMY) and Maidstone East (MDE) 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: St Mary Cray (SMY) to Maidstone East (MDE) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Mary Cray (SMY) to Maidstone East (MDE) 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 Maidstone East (MDE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in St Mary Cray (SMY) and Maidstone East (MDE)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:10 - 19:30 Sunday 08:15 - 16:40 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- 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: booking hall
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 + 2- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platform 1/2 and 3/4 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: 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: Turn left when leaving the station. The buses depart from near the shops
- 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
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