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Canterbury to Maidstone Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Canterbury to Maidstone? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €26.96, with average prices for this route around €26.96. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

DepartureArrivalOperator
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23:50
6h 6m, Changes required
Canterbury East
05:56
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Maidstone East
Southeastern
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Canterbury to Maidstone Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:18
Last train
Last train
23:50
Departure station
Departure station
Canterbury
Arrival station
Arrival station
Maidstone
Journey time
Journey time
50m
Distance
Distance
39 km
Price
Price
€26.96*
Train operators
Train operators
Southeastern

How to book cheap train tickets from Canterbury to Maidstone

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Canterbury to Maidstone during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Canterbury to Maidstone for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets for greater savings

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Canterbury to Maidstone, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Canterbury to Maidstone ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Canterbury to Maidstone more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Canterbury to Maidstone train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.