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Explore cheap prices from London Charing Cross to Maidstone East

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from London Charing Cross to Maidstone East, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

£5.15

Thu22May

£4.70

Fri23May

£9.00

Sat24May

£9.00

Sun25May

£9.00

Mon26May

£9.00

Tue27May

£9.00

Wed28May

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

London Charing Cross to Maidstone East train prices and times

Looking to travel from London Charing Cross to Maidstone East? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £4.70, with average prices for this route around £9.40.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Thu, May 22
From £5.15
Fri, May 23
From £4.70
Sat, May 24
From £9.00
Sun, May 25
From £9.00
Mon, May 26
From £9.00
Tue, May 27
From £9.00
Wed, May 28
From £9.00

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:15 London Charing Cross	02:09 Maidstone East	1h 54m, No direct	Find Tickets
00:30 London Charing Cross	05:05 Maidstone East	4h 35m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:38 London Charing Cross	07:18 Maidstone East	1h 40m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:28 London Charing Cross	07:59 Maidstone East	1h 31m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:03 London Charing Cross	08:29 Maidstone East	1h 26m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:29 London Charing Cross	08:33 Paris	1h 4m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

London Charing Cross to Maidstone East train route details

First train

00:15

Last train

23:34

Departure station

London Charing Cross

Arrival station

Maidstone East

Journey time

1h 1m

Distance

33 miles

Price

£4.70*

Train Operators

Southeastern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from London Charing Cross to Maidstone East

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Are you frequently traveling between London Charing Cross and Maidstone East on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

For only a small annual fee, you can save 1/3 on most fares in Southeast England, including routes in and out of London, with the Network Railcard. Covering both standard and off-peak tickets, this railcard is particularly beneficial for those who travel regularly within this region.

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from London Charing Cross to Maidstone East can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

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 London Charing Cross to Maidstone East, 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%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

London Charing Cross to Maidstone East 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:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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