Travel Information from Folkestone to Maidstone
| 31 miles | |
| Train | |
| £8 - £8 | |
| Train • £8 • 45 min | |
| Train • £8 • 45 min | |
| Southeastern |
Travel 31 miles by train from Folkestone to Maidstone. Southeastern is the main travel provider operating this trip. Travellers can even take a direct train from Folkestone to Maidstone.
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How to get to Maidstone from Folkestone by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Folkestone to Maidstone is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Folkestone to Maidstone
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You can get from Folkestone to Maidstone by train.
A train is the cheapest way to travel from Folkestone to Maidstone with average prices for this route of £8.
A train is the fastest way to get to Maidstone from Folkestone with an average travel time for this journey around 45 min.
Maidstone is approximately 31 miles away from Folkestone.
The average frequency per day from Folkestone to Maidstone is:
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Maidstone from Folkestone as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Folkestone to Maidstone:
- Trains from Folkestone to Maidstone most often leave from Folkestone Central and arrive in Maidstone East.
Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with between Folkestone and Maidstone:
- You can travel by train between Folkestone and Maidstone with Southeastern, and you can find Southeastern Folkestone to Maidstone tickets for £8 on Omio.
Yes, there is a direct service from Folkestone to Maidstone:
- You can take a direct train with Southeastern.
Direct services to Maidstone tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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