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Margate to Maidstone train prices and times

Planning a journey from Margate to Maidstone? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £27.90, with average prices for this route around £27.90. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
18:02 1h 58m, No direct Margate	20:00 Maidstone Barracks	Find Tickets
18:24 2h 2m, No direct Margate	20:26 Maidstone Barracks	Find Tickets
18:49 2h 8m, No direct Margate	20:57 Maidstone East	Find Tickets
19:05 1h 51m, No direct Margate	20:56 Maidstone Barracks	Find Tickets
19:32 1h 54m, No direct Margate	21:26 Maidstone Barracks	Find Tickets
19:49 2h 7m, No direct Margate	21:56 Paris	Find Tickets

Margate to Maidstone train route details

First train

00:22

Last train

23:05

Departure station

Margate

Arrival station

Maidstone

Journey time

1h 24m

Distance

38 miles

Price

£27.90*

Train Operators

Southeastern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Margate to Maidstone

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 Margate to Maidstone 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 for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Margate to Maidstone, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Margate to Maidstone ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Margate to Maidstone more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Margate to Maidstone train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak 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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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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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of 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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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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