chiku-desktop

Cheap train tickets from Maidstone to Ashford

Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.

chiku-mobile

Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:

Lowest Prices

We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.

Best Travel Options

We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.

Quick & Easy Booking

Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.

Fast Customer Support

We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.

See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:

Download our free app!

Find, compare & book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.

4.8 Rating

5k Reviews

4.5 Rating

4.8k Reviews

Chiku

Maidstone to Ashford Train Schedule

No preview is currently available. Please try another date or search the full schedule.

Trip Summary

4 trains operate daily from Maidstone to Ashford. The train trip from Maidstone to Ashford is usually about one hour and 8 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Southeastern train can get you there in as little as one hour and 3 minutes.

Distance17 mi (28 km)
Fastest train1h 3m
Lowest price$25.45
Most frequent serviceSoutheastern
Train lines1

Wander into savings:
Get deals in your inbox!

Sign up to get the latest deals on bus & train tickets sent directly to you.

Which train should you take from Maidstone to Ashford?

Southeastern is the one and only train line which connects Maidstone to Ashford. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Southeastern41h 8m$25.45
  • 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 about traveling by train from Maidstone to Ashford

The distance between Maidstone and Ashford is approximately 17 miles, or 28 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 8 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 3 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Maidstone to Ashford. 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 Maidstone at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. 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 4 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Ashford to Maidstone.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Maidstone?

Main departure station: Barming Station

There is one train station in Maidstone.

All train stations in Maidstone:

  • Barming Station

Where is the train station in Ashford?

Main arrival station: Westenhanger Station

Ashford has one train station.

All train stations in Ashford:

  • Westenhanger Station

Get around town with Moovit

Find the best way to get to and from any station in Ashford by public transit, courtesy of Moovit. Search now

Need a return trip from Ashford to Maidstone?

Search Train Tickets

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.