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Trip Summary
11 trains operate daily from Ashford to Maidstone. The train trip from Ashford to Maidstone is usually about 36 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Southeastern train can get you there in as little as 29 minutes.
| Distance | 17 mi (28 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 29m |
| Lowest price | $23.98 |
| Trains per day | 11 |
| Most frequent service | Southeastern |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Ashford to Maidstone?
Southeastern is the one and only train line which connects Ashford to Maidstone. However, there are 11 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern | 11 | 0h 37m | $23.98 |
Southeastern is a rail franchise that operates passenger train services between central London and southeast England. The company's fleet of over 300 trains stops at 180 stations across London, Kent, and East Sussex, and standard and first-class fares are available. First-class passengers enjoy dedicated areas, larger seats, more legroom, and a quieter travel experience. Onboard restrooms are available for all passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Ashford to Maidstone. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Ashford at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 11 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Ashford to Maidstone.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Maidstone to Ashford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ashford?
Main departure station: Ashford International
There is one train station in Ashford.
All train stations in Ashford:
Ashford International
Where is the train station in Maidstone?
Main arrival station: Barming Station
Maidstone has one train station.
Train stations in Maidstone:
Barming Station
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