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Explore cheap prices from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross

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

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Thu22May

£6.65

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.

Maidstone East to London Charing Cross train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross, starting from £6.65 and averaging £9.40. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 3m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Thu, May 22
Fri, May 23
From £6.65
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
01:27 Maidstone East	06:51 London Charing Cross	5h 24m, No direct	Find Tickets
04:41 Maidstone East	06:15 London Charing Cross	1h 34m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:29 Maidstone East	07:03 London Charing Cross	1h 34m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:14 Maidstone East	07:18 London Charing Cross	1h 4m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:44 Maidstone East	07:48 London Charing Cross	1h 4m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:14 Maidstone East	08:19 Paris	1h 5m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Maidstone East to London Charing Cross train route details

First train

01:27

Last train

22:44

Departure station

Maidstone East

Arrival station

London Charing Cross

Journey time

1h 3m

Distance

33 miles

Price

£6.65*

Train Operators

Southeastern, Thameslink

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

Season Tickets for frequent travels

For frequent travellers between Maidstone East and London Charing Cross, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

To save on train travel in Southeast England, consider getting a Network Railcard. For a £30 annual fee, this railcard offers 1/3 off most fares, including routes to and from London. Whether for standard or off-peak tickets, it’s highly advantageous for frequent travellers 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 Maidstone East to London Charing Cross can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross 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 to save an average extra 30%

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket, and you won’t even need to leave the train… or often your seat!.

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 Maidstone East to London Charing Cross ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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.

Maidstone East to London Charing Cross 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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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen 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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