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The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Maidstone
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€206
Average price
€206
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
316 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Maidstone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Maidstone will cost around €206 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €206.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Chester to Maidstone without transferring at least 2 times.

05:56AM3h37
Chester09:33AMMaidstone
€2061One-way
3 transfers

06:56AM3h34
Chester10:30AMMaidstone
€2061One-way
3 transfers

07:56AM3h34
Chester11:30AMMaidstone
€2061One-way
3 transfers

08:56AM3h34
Chester12:30PMMaidstone
€2061One-way
3 transfers

09:56AM3h34
Chester01:30PMMaidstone
€2061One-way
3 transfers

04:32PM3h23
Chester07:55PMMaidstone
€2391One-way
2 transfers

05:32PM3h23
Chester08:55PMMaidstone
€2391One-way
2 transfers

12:32PM3h26
Chester03:58PMMaidstone
€2391One-way
2 transfers

02:32PM3h31
Chester06:03PMMaidstone
€2101One-way
2 transfers

03:32PM3h32
Chester07:04PMMaidstone
€2101One-way
2 transfers
Live departures
Chester to Maidstone train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 10:21 PM
Last updated at 10:21 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:56 AM Chester | 3h37 | 9:33 AM Maidstone | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 6:56 AM Chester | 3h34 | 10:30 AM Maidstone | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 7:32 AM Chester | 3h53 | 11:25 AM Maidstone | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:56 AM Chester | 3h34 | 11:30 AM Maidstone | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 8:32 AM Chester | 3h53 | 12:25 PM Maidstone | 2 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Maidstone
Trains from Chester to Maidstone run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €101 if you book in advance.
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 316 km |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €101 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 6m |
First train 01:27 |
Last train 19:30 |
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, Transport for Wales from Chester to Maidstone trainsAvanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Chester and Maidstone from €101. 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
5h 6m
Cheapest Price
€101
Avanti West Coast frequency
5 a day
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
Transport for Wales
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 34m
Cheapest Price
€207
Transport for Wales frequency
13 a day
FAQs: Trains from Chester to Maidstone
FAQs: Travel by train from Chester 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 Chester to Maidstone.

Cheap train tickets from Chester to Maidstone can start from as little as €115 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Chester to Maidstone is €181; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Chester to Maidstone train time is 4 h 3 min covering the 315 km long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Chester to Maidstone leaves at 01: 31. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Chester to Maidstone leaves at 19: 14.
There are 4 trains a day from Chester to Maidstone which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the trip from Chester to Maidstone you can take a train with Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Chester and Maidstone on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 14.
A trip to Maidstone from Chester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Chester to Maidstone is March.
Yes, you can take a train between Chester and Maidstone.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Chester to Maidstone
Chester
Maidstone
The major train station for departures in Chester is Chester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chester for your trip from Chester to Maidstone.
Chester











Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
- Car Park: Chester West
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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 toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Chester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
The major train station for arrivals in Maidstone is Maidstone Barracks. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maidstone Barracks for your journey to Maidstone from Chester.
Maidstone Barracks






Amenities at train station
information
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 transit 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.
Maidstone East











Amenities at train station
information
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 transit options for Maidstone East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
Maidstone West












Amenities at train station
information
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 transit options for Maidstone West
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Train: Southeastern services
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