The cheapest and fastest trains from Yalding to Maidstone
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
12 m
Average duration
12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Yalding to Maidstone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Yalding to Maidstone will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 5 trains that leave Yalding for Maidstone 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 8 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 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.










Live departures
Yalding to Maidstone train times
The table below shows live departures for Yalding to Maidstone trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:11 Yalding | 0h12 | 06:23 Maidstone | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:45 Yalding | 0h13 | 06:58 Maidstone | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:11 Yalding | 0h12 | 07:23 Maidstone | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:45 Yalding | 0h13 | 07:58 Maidstone | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:11 Yalding | 0h12 | 08:23 Maidstone | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Yalding to Maidstone
Trains from Yalding to Maidstone run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 12m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 23:00 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Yalding to Maidstone trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Yalding and Maidstone from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Yalding to Maidstone train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Yalding 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Yalding and Maidstone
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. 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 to Paddock Wood from the car park. There is no step free access to Platform 2. Step access only via footbridge to platform 2 for services towards Strood. Unstaffed station. There are no station staff but there are staff to assist on the trains.
- 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: Yes
- 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: Station car park entrance, Hampstead Lane
- 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
- 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.
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