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Compare train and flight for Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £47, and a flight costs an average of £112.
Distance: 267 km
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£69 Average Price Cheapest | £197 Average Price |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone trains with Omio?
Avanti West Coast operates all trains services from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:27, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 267 km distance in 3h 16m.
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
Distance 267 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 01:27 |
Last train 19:10 |
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
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent and Maidstone from £47. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 16m
Cheapest Price
£47
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £47, while the average price tends to be around £69.
The train journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone covers a distance of 267 km and takes approximately 3h 16m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone is 267 km.
The first train from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone leaves at 1:27.
The last train from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone departs at 19:10.
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone.
To get from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone, you can choose from several travel options including train and flight.
There is no night train service from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone.
The train station in Stoke-on-Trent that goes to Maidstone is Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT), and it arrives at Maidstone East (MDE).
The cheapest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone is by train, costing approximately £47.
Booking trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, including views of the Staffordshire countryside and the rolling landscapes of Kent. While not renowned as particularly scenic, the route provides glimpses of charming English towns and verdant fields along the way.
A day trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 16m. However, trains run 6 times per day for this route, covering a distance of 267 km.
To fully explore Maidstone and its attractions, a stay of two to three days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent and Maidstone
Stoke-on-Trent
Maidstone
The major train station for departures in Stoke-on-Trent is Stoke-on-Trent. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stoke-on-Trent for your trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Maidstone.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
Parking
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Stoke-on-Trent
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Maidstone is Maidstone East. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maidstone East for your journey to Maidstone from Stoke-on-Trent.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car 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
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
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