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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidstone East (MDE) to Canterbury West (CBW)
- Cheapest price on Nov 11
- €12
- Average ticket price on Nov 11
- €14
- Fastest journey on Nov 11
- 1 h 3 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 11
- 1 h 11 m
- Trains on Nov 11
- 6
- Distance
- 39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidstone East (MDE) to Canterbury West (CBW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidstone East (MDE) to Canterbury West (CBW) will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
It's difficult to get from Maidstone East (MDE) to Canterbury West (CBW) without transferring at least once.
P88686 · P8901210:01 AM 1h18 Maidstone East (MDE) 11:19 AM Canterbury West (CBW) €12 1 One-way 1 transfer- P88689 · P85653
10:29 AM 1h07 Maidstone East (MDE) 11:36 AM Canterbury West (CBW) €12 1 One-way 1 transfer - P88677 · P89006
9:01 AM 1h21 Maidstone East (MDE) 10:22 AM Canterbury West (CBW) €14 1 One-way 1 transfer - P88668 · P89000
8:01 AM 1h22 Maidstone East (MDE) 9:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW) €14 1 One-way 1 transfer - P88671 · P85636
8:31 AM 1h06 Maidstone East (MDE) 9:37 AM Canterbury West (CBW) €15 1 One-way 1 transfer
- P88680 · P85643
9:31 AM 1h03 Maidstone East (MDE) 10:34 AM Canterbury West (CBW) €15 1 One-way 1 transfer - P88671 · P85636
8:31 AM 1h06 Maidstone East (MDE) 9:37 AM Canterbury West (CBW) €15 1 One-way 1 transfer - P88689 · P85653
10:29 AM 1h07 Maidstone East (MDE) 11:36 AM Canterbury West (CBW) €12 1 One-way 1 transfer - P88686 · P89012
10:01 AM 1h18 Maidstone East (MDE) 11:19 AM Canterbury West (CBW) €12 1 One-way 1 transfer - P88677 · P89006
9:01 AM 1h21 Maidstone East (MDE) 10:22 AM Canterbury West (CBW) €14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidstone East (MDE) to Canterbury West (CBW)
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Trains from Maidstone East (MDE) to Canterbury West (CBW) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:31, the last at 18:07. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 43m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 8:31 AM |
Last train 6:07 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Frequently asked questions about your Maidstone East (MDE) to Canterbury West (CBW) trip
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Live departures
Maidstone East (MDE) to Canterbury West (CBW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Maidstone East (MDE) to Canterbury West (CBW) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P88668 · P89000 | 8:01 AM Maidstone East (MDE) | 1h22 | 9:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| P88671 · P85636 | 8:31 AM Maidstone East (MDE) | 1h06 | 9:37 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| P88677 · P89006 | 9:01 AM Maidstone East (MDE) | 1h21 | 10:22 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| P88680 · P85643 | 9:31 AM Maidstone East (MDE) | 1h03 | 10:34 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| P88686 · P89012 | 10:01 AM Maidstone East (MDE) | 1h18 | 11:19 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
| P88689 · P85653 | 10:29 AM Maidstone East (MDE) | 1h07 | 11:36 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Trains from Maidstone East (MDE) to Canterbury West (CBW)
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Popular train stations from Maidstone East (MDE) to Canterbury West (CBW)
Most Maidstone East (MDE) to Canterbury West (CBW) trains use the Maidstone East to Canterbury West station pair. Use this guide to compare Maidstone East (MDE) and Canterbury West (CBW) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Maidstone East from Maidstone city centre
Maidstone East is 1 km from Maidstone city centre. Public transport options include:
Maidstone East train station facilities and services
Maidstone East has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Maidstone East.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Maidstone East. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Maidstone East: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Maidstone East: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Maidstone East: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London from the main side entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London. Step free access to platform 3, terminal platform, for services towards London. There is step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 200 metres. From the Ticket office the step free access to all platforms is via the station forecourt, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: platform 1, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 01:00 Saturday 05:30 - 01:00 Sunday 06:30 - 23:59, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Canterbury West from Canterbury city centre
Canterbury West train station facilities and services
Canterbury West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Canterbury West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Canterbury West. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Canterbury West: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Canterbury West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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