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Outbound fromWest Malling to Maidstone by train
It takes an average of 10m to travel from West Malling to Maidstone by train, over a distance of around 5 miles (8 km). There are normally 60 trains per day travelling from West Malling to Maidstone and tickets for this journey start from £5.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 02:13 | |
| Departure station | West Malling | |
| Arrival station | Maidstone | |
| Journey time | From 7m | |
| Distance | 5 miles (8 km) | |
| Frequency | 60 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £5.20 | |
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How to travel from West Malling to Maidstone by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from West Malling to Maidstone? Look no further.
You'll usually find 60 trains per day running between West Malling and Maidstone, which usually take 10 minutes to complete the 5 miles (8 km) journey. It can take as little as 7 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 Maidstone.
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 West Malling to Maidstone start from £5.20 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Maidstone? 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.
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Cheap train tickets from West Malling to Maidstone
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Consider a Season Ticket
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Use your Railcard
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