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Maidstone Museum
Town museum in a Tudor manor with local history, Japanese decorative arts and changing exhibitions.
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Whitstable to Maidstone train times
The table below shows live departures for Whitstable to Maidstone trains for today, Monday 17 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 P86131 · P85326 · P89407 | On time 8:15 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h42 | 9:57 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 2 changes | |
| P86137 · P85330 · P89417 | On time 8:47 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h39 | 10:26 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 2 changes | |
P86142+ C10030+P89425 | On time 9:18 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h38 | 10:56 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 2 changes | |
| P86142 · P85331 · P89425 | On time 9:18 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h38 | 10:56 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 2 changes | |
| P85124 · P89435 | On time 9:51 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h35 | 11:26 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 1 change | |
| P86150+C10044+P89443 | On time 10:27 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h29 | 11:56 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 2 changes | |
| P85131 · P89453 | On time 10:51 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h35 | 12:26 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 1 change | |
| P86157+C10051+P89460 | On time 11:27 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h29 | 12:56 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 2 changes | |
| P86193_P86194+C10027+P89510 | On time 16:21 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h35 | 17:56 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 2 changes | |
| P85167 · P86367 | On time 16:51 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h17 | 18:08 Maidstone West (MDW) | 1 change | |
| P85167 · P89516 | On time 16:51 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h40 | 18:31 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 1 change | |
| P86200_P86201+C18503+P89520 | On time 17:25 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h36 | 19:01 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 2 changes | |
| P86205 · P85366 · P86370 | On time 17:46 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h23 | 19:09 Maidstone West (MDW) | 2 changes | |
| P86205+C10037+P89529 | On time 17:46 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h44 | 19:30 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 2 changes | |
| P86205 · P85366 · P89529 | On time 17:46 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h44 | 19:30 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 2 changes | |
| P86209_P86210+C10034+P89536 | On time 18:25 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h35 | 20:00 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Whitstable to Maidstone
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Whitstable to Maidstone run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 1h 35m.
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Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 23:13 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Train companies: Southeastern from Whitstable to Maidstone trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Whitstable and Maidstone from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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
1h 35m
Cheapest Price
£26
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
Complete guide to Maidstone
Things to do in Maidstone
Discover the best of Maidstone — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Maidstone trip today.
- Recommended
Kent Life Heritage Farm Park
Living history farm museum with historic buildings, rural exhibits and hands-on interpretation of Kent life.
Hazlitt Arts Centre Gallery
Contemporary art gallery in the museum complex, showing rotating exhibitions by regional and national artists.
- Must visit
Mote Park
Large public park with lake, woodland walks, boating and open space close to the town centre.
- Recommended
Brenchley Gardens
Riverside green space linking key sights, ideal for a gentle walk with views of historic buildings and boats.
- Recommended
Millennium River Park
Popular town-centre park with formal gardens, bandstand and seasonal floral displays near the museum.
- Vegetarian
Kentish Huffkins
Kentish huffkins are light bread rolls traditionally served with savoury fillings or fruit preserves, long associated with Kent baking and local tea tables.
- Vegetarian
Gypsy Tart
Gypsy tart is a classic Kent dessert with evaporated milk and dark muscovado sugar, baked in a pastry case and especially linked with school dinners in the county.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Kentish Cobnuts
Kentish cobnut is a fresh cultivated hazelnut from Kent, prized in season for its sweet flavour and long tradition in the county’s orchards and market gardens.
Castle View Restaurant
Contemporary restaurant in Leeds Castle grounds serving modern British dishes in an elegant historic setting popular for special meals.
Mu Mu
Popular pub and dining room serving British classics, grill dishes and Sunday roasts in a smart yet relaxed town-centre setting.
Brenchley
Well-known riverside chain brasserie for steaks, burgers and British comfort food, with broad appeal and a lively casual atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for England: accommodation and dining are below London, but rail fares and central hotel prices can still add up for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped about 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- >= £2
- Day pass
- >= £101.25
To the city centre
Maidstone East -> Fremlin Walk, Maidstone
- Distance
- 330 m
- Travel time
- 5 min
- Maidstone local bus services are operated by Arriva; buy tickets and check live departures in the Arriva Bus app.
- Maidstone East is about a 5-minute walk from Fremlin Walk in the town centre. Check the operator before travel for current accepted payment methods.
FAQs: Whitstable to Maidstone train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Whitstable 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 Whitstable to Maidstone can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £26.
The train journey from Whitstable to Maidstone covers a distance of 37 km and takes approximately 1h 35m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Whitstable to Maidstone is 37 km.
The first train from Whitstable to Maidstone leaves at 0:33.
The last train from Whitstable to Maidstone departs at 23:13.
Trains from Whitstable to Maidstone run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Whitstable to Maidstone.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Whitstable to Maidstone.
To travel from Whitstable to Maidstone, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Whitstable to Maidstone.
The train station in Whitstable that goes to Maidstone is Whitstable station (WHI), and it arrives at Maidstone Barracks (MDB).
The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Maidstone is by train, costing approximately £26.
Booking trains from Whitstable 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 Whitstable to Maidstone offers picturesque views of the Kent countryside, with rolling hills, charming villages, and glimpses of the coastline, making it a pleasant and scenic route.
Yes, a day trip from Whitstable to Maidstone is feasible. The journey takes 1h 35m and covers 37 km. Trains run 5 times per day.
To fully explore Maidstone and its attractions, a stay of two to three days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Whitstable to Maidstone.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Whitstable and Maidstone
Most Whitstable to Maidstone trains use the Whitstable to Maidstone Barracks station pair, with some services arriving at Maidstone West. Use this guide to compare Whitstable and Maidstone train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Whitstable
Arrival train stations in Maidstone
Which Whitstable station do trains to Maidstone leave from?
Trains from Whitstable to Maidstone leave from Whitstable. The station is 1 km from Whitstable city centre at Whitstable station, Old Bridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1RB.
WhitstableWhitstable station, Old Bridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1RB+44 3303339232
City-centre transport
Getting to Whitstable from Whitstable city centre
Bus5, 914, 5A · 4m · £3 · every ~2 min
Whitstable train station facilities and services
Whitstable has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Whitstable.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Whitstable. 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 Whitstable: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Whitstable: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Whitstable: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B2. 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 via the station forecourt off Old Bridge Road. Step free access to Platform 2 for services towards Margate via the entrance off Railway Avenue. No step free interchange between platforms. Stepped access between platforms via Station Footbridge, 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: Station forecourt, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:00 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Chestfield & SwalecliffeChestfield & Swalecliffe station, Thanet Way, Swalecliffe, Kent, CT5 3JB
City-centre transport
Getting to Chestfield & Swalecliffe from Whitstable city centre
Chestfield & Swalecliffe is 2 km from Whitstable city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainSt Pancras International - Ramsgate, Faversham - St Pancras International, London Victoria - Ramsgate, Gillingham, London Cannon Street - Ramsgate, Faversham - Ramsgate, Faversham - Ashford International, Faversham - London Charing Cross, London Victoria - Margate, Faversham - London Bridge · 2m · £0.90 · every ~3 min
Bus922 · 11m · £3
Chestfield & Swalecliffe train station facilities and services
Chestfield & Swalecliffe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chestfield & Swalecliffe. 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 Chestfield & Swalecliffe: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Chestfield & Swalecliffe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chestfield & Swalecliffe: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access. Steps to both platforms, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Maidstone station do trains from Whitstable arrive at?
Trains from Whitstable to Maidstone most often arrive at Maidstone Barracks. Some services arrive at Maidstone West, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Maidstone arrival station.
Maidstone BarracksMaidstone Barracks station, Buckland Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SQ
City-centre transport
Getting to Maidstone Barracks from Maidstone city centre
Maidstone Barracks is 1 km from Maidstone city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainTonbridge - Strood, Paddock Wood - Strood, Maidstone West - Strood, Tonbridge - Gillingham · 2m · £0.90 · every ~4 min
Bus25A · 25m · £2
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.
Maidstone WestStation Approach, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RJ, United Kingdom+44 345 322 7021
City-centre transport
Getting to Maidstone West from Maidstone city centre
BusSeveral local bus services available
TrainSoutheastern services
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.
Maidstone EastMaidstone East station, Station Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1QN+44 3303339232
City-centre transport
Getting to Maidstone East from Maidstone city centre
Maidstone East is 1 km from Maidstone city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus150 · 14m
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.
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