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The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidstone to Ashford
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
28 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidstone to Ashford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidstone to Ashford will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Maidstone for Ashford on Wed, Nov 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 35 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.
08:00AM0h35
Maidstone08:35AMAshford
€71One-way
0 transfers
05:15AM0h34
Maidstone05:49AMAshford
€91One-way
0 transfers
07:30AM0h33
Maidstone08:03AMAshford
€91One-way
0 transfers
07:30AM0h33
Maidstone08:03AMAshford
€91One-way
0 transfers
05:15AM0h34
Maidstone05:49AMAshford
€91One-way
0 transfers
08:00AM0h35
Maidstone08:35AMAshford
€71One-way
0 transfers
Live departures
Maidstone to Ashford train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 7:50 PM
Last updated at 7:50 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:15 AM Maidstone | 0h34 | 5:49 AM Ashford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 AM Maidstone | 0h33 | 8:03 AM Ashford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 AM Maidstone | 0h35 | 8:35 AM Ashford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidstone to Ashford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Maidstone to Ashford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 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 28 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 23:35 |
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 from Maidstone to Ashford trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Maidstone and Ashford from €7. 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
31m
Cheapest Price
€7
Southeastern frequency
4 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
FAQs: Trains from Maidstone to Ashford
FAQs: Travel by train from Maidstone to Ashford 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 Maidstone to Ashford.
Cheap train tickets from Maidstone to Ashford can start from as little as €6 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Maidstone to Ashford is €9; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time from Maidstone to Ashford is on average 25 min for the 28 km long journey, but the time it takes to go between Maidstone and Ashford by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Maidstone to Ashford leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Maidstone to Ashford leaves at 23: 34.
There are 5 trains a day from Maidstone to Ashford which require at least one change with Southeastern. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Maidstone to Ashford train with Southeastern. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey between Maidstone and Ashford as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 34.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Maidstone East, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Ashford International, located 0.2 miles (318 m) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Ashford from Maidstone is worth doing with a journey time of 25 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Maidstone to Ashford is February.
You have options as you can travel between Maidstone and Ashford 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Maidstone to Ashford
Maidstone
Ashford
The major train station for departures in Maidstone is Maidstone Barracks. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maidstone Barracks for your trip from Maidstone to Ashford.
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
The major train station for arrivals in Ashford is Ashford International. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ashford International for your journey to Ashford from Maidstone.
Ashford International
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:00 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Car Park A
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- 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: These are located in the booking hall on the domestic side of the station. They are also located in the subway adjacent to the gateline on the international side of the station.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: on platform 1/2 there is a heated waiting room on platform 5/6 there is a heated waiting shelter The Station has a range of perch and standard height seating on all platforms.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: behind bus stop front of station
- Storage CCTV: 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 Ashford International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the station forecourt outside the booking hall.
Most popular train connections from Maidstone
Most popular trains to and from Ashford and Maidstone
Most popular train connections to Ashford
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