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Outbound fromMaidstone to Chatham by train
It takes an average of 32m to travel from Maidstone to Chatham by train, over a distance of around 8 miles (12 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Maidstone to Chatham and tickets for this journey start from £8.80 when you book in advance.
How to travel from Maidstone to Chatham by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Maidstone to Chatham? Look no further.
You'll usually find 1 train per day running between Maidstone and Chatham, which usually take 32 minutes to complete the 8 miles (12 km) journey. It can take as little as 25 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. As soon as you board the train, you'll be able to make yourself comfortable and enjoy the journey as there are direct services available. Southeastern trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Chatham.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Maidstone to Chatham start from £8.80 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Chatham? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
FAQs about the train journey from Maidstone to Chatham
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Cheap train tickets from Maidstone to Chatham
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Maidstone to Chatham is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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