The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Maidstone
Cheapest price
€69
Average price
€70
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Maidstone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Maidstone will cost around €70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €69.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Heathrow Airport for Maidstone on Wed, Feb 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 20 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.




Travel Information
Compare train for London Heathrow Airport to Maidstone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Maidstone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €56, and a train costs an average of €67.
Distance: 71 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€68 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Maidstone train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Maidstone trains for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:17 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h12 | 9:29 PM Maidstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | |||||
![]() | 7:06 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h20 | 9:26 AM Maidstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:47 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h12 | 9:59 AM Maidstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London Heathrow Airport to Maidstone by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Maidstone
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Maidstone run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 19:17. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 19:17 |
Train companies: Southeastern, Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line from London Heathrow Airport to Maidstone trainsSoutheastern, Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Maidstone from €56. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Maidstone
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport 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
Popular train stations from London Heathrow Airport to Maidstone
- 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.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Rooms on the platforms only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and Platform 2/3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- 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.
