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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Maidstone
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
€51
Average price
€57
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
94 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Maidstone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Maidstone will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €51.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Luton for Maidstone on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 94 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 51 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.
08:29AM2h01
Luton10:30AMMaidstone
€511One-way
0 transfers
05:02AM2h22
Luton07:24AMMaidstone
€591One-way
0 transfers
05:43AM2h22
Luton08:05AMMaidstone
€601One-way
0 transfers
04:08AM2h51
Luton06:59AMMaidstone
€601One-way
0 transfers
08:29AM2h01
Luton10:30AMMaidstone
€511One-way
0 transfers
05:43AM2h22
Luton08:05AMMaidstone
€601One-way
0 transfers
05:02AM2h22
Luton07:24AMMaidstone
€591One-way
0 transfers
04:08AM2h51
Luton06:59AMMaidstone
€601One-way
0 transfers
Live departures
Luton to Maidstone train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 1:07 AM
Last updated at 1:07 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:08 AM Luton | 2h51 | 6:59 AM Maidstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:02 AM Luton | 2h22 | 7:24 AM Maidstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:43 AM Luton | 2h22 | 8:05 AM Maidstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:29 AM Luton | 2h01 | 10:30 AM Maidstone | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:29 PM Luton | 2h02 | 6:31 PM Maidstone | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Maidstone
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Luton to Maidstone run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €50 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 94 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €50 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 01:27 |
Last train 23:17 |
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: Southeastern, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from Luton to Maidstone trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton and Maidstone from €50. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 1m
Cheapest Price
€50
Southeastern frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 3m
Cheapest Price
€60
Thameslink frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 58m
Cheapest Price
€55
east_midlands_trains frequency
10 a day
FAQs: Trains from Luton to Maidstone
FAQs: Travel by train from Luton 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.
Cheap train tickets from Luton to Maidstone can start from as little as €49 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Luton to Maidstone is €56; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Luton to Maidstone train travel time is 2 h 2 min for the 93 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Luton to Maidstone leaves at 01: 31. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Luton to Maidstone leaves at 23: 13.
There are 7 trains a day from Luton to Maidstone which require at least one change with Southeastern, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Luton to Maidstone train with Southeastern, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route between Luton and Maidstone as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 13.
A trip to Maidstone from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 2 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Luton to Maidstone by train is February.
Yes, you can take a train to Maidstone from Luton.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Luton to Maidstone
Luton
Maidstone
The major train station for departures in Luton is Luton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton for your trip from Luton to Maidstone.
Luton
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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 Luton.
Maidstone Barracks
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
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
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
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
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
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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