How to get to Maidstone from Luton

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Compare train for Luton to Maidstone

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Maidstone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £55, while a train costs an average of £55.

Distance: 94 km

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£55

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Cheapest

£21

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2h 20m

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1h 50m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 33m

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The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Maidstone is a train with an average price of £55.
The fastest way to travel from Luton to Maidstone is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.
Yes, you can take a train between Luton and Maidstone.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £55 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-33.95. The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Luton to Maidstone

How to get to Maidstone from Luton by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Luton to Maidstone is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Thameslink
    5:432h15
    Luton
    7:58Maidstone
    £831One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • Thameslink
    5:432h15
    Luton
    7:58Maidstone
    £831One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • Thameslink
    5:432h15
    Luton
    7:58Maidstone
    £831One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Luton to Maidstone

Travel to Maidstone easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Maidstone.

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You can travel between Luton and Maidstone by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Maidstone is a train with an average price of £55.
The fastest way to travel from Luton to Maidstone is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.
The Luton to Maidstone distance is approximately 94 km.
The average frequency per day from Luton to Maidstone is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Maidstone as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Maidstone:
  • Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Maidstone East (MDE).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Maidstone, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Maidstone by train.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Maidstone often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Bridge (LBG), London Victoria (VIC), London Charing Cross (CHX), Canterbury. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Maidstone and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Luton to Maidstone, you can take a train.
To fully explore Maidstone and its attractions, a stay of two to three days is recommended.

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