York to Maidstone by train

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Overview: trains from York to Maidstone

Find the key information for travelling by train from York to Maidstone, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:38 View journey
Last train 22:21 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 10m View journey
Distance (km) 318
Trains / day 30 View all
Cheapest journey US$87.00 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 58m
Train operators 6

Going from York to Maidstone by train

About to set off from York to Maidstone by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train tickets between York and Maidstone

The cheapest train tickets from York to Maidstone start at US$87.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from York to Maidstone is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train schedule for travel between York and Maidstone

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 30 trains make this journey of 318 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from York is at 04:40 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:21.

During the weekend, 04:38 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:35 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 24 minutes.

Train duration for trips from York to Maidstone

The swiftest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 10 minutes, crossing a total distance of 318 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between York and Maidstone?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Additional information on train travel from York to Maidstone

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Maidstone city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from York to Maidstone

Want to know more about your journey from York to Maidstone? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between York and Maidstone is 318 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.