Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train with Southeastern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)

Showing times and prices for Jul 19

Cheapest price

$47

Average price

$50

Fastest journey

1 h 36 m

Average duration

1 h 38 m

Trains per day

30

Distance

52 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) without transferring at least 2 times.

  • SoutheasternP89373 · J94823+TubeTube from London Cannon Street to London Charing Cross
    8:00 AM2h12
    Maidstone West (MDW)
    10:12 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)
    $471One-way
    2 transfers
  • SoutheasternP89380 · P86638+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross
    8:02 AM1h56
    Maidstone West (MDW)
    9:58 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)
    $471One-way
    2 transfers
  • SoutheasternP89391 · J94822+TubeTube from London Cannon Street to London Charing Cross
    9:00 AM1h42
    Maidstone West (MDW)
    10:42 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)
    $471One-way
    2 transfers
  • SoutheasternP89465 · P86696+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross
    12:55 PM2h03
    Maidstone West (MDW)
    2:58 PMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)
    $471One-way
    2 transfers
  • SoutheasternP89495 · P86725+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross
    3:55 PM2h03
    Maidstone West (MDW)
    5:58 PMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)
    $471One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train for Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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Train
Driving

$17

Average price

Cheapest

$13

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 13m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1h 13m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Southeastern

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is a train with an average price of $17 (€14).
The fastest way to travel from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 13m.
Yes, you can take a train between Maidstone West (MDW) and London Charing Cross (CHX).
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.23 (€-3.47). The journey takes 1h 13m versus 1h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train times

The table below shows live departures for Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SoutheasternP89353 · J94824+TubeTube from London Cannon Street to London Charing Cross7:00 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
2h12
9:12 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89361 · P85320+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross7:02 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h49
8:51 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89361 · P86128+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross+ThameslinkC102957:02 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
2h36
9:38 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)3 transfers
SoutheasternP89373 · J94823+TubeTube from London Cannon Street to London Charing Cross8:00 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
2h12
10:12 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89380 · P86638+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross8:02 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h56
9:58 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89380 · P85324+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross8:02 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h49
9:51 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89391 · J94822+TubeTube from London Cannon Street to London Charing Cross9:00 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h42
10:42 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89398 · P85119+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross9:02 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h49
10:51 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89398 · P86650+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross9:02 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h57
10:59 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89398 · P85119+Elizabeth lineC38504+TubeTube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross9:02 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h48
10:50 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)3 transfers
SoutheasternP89416 · P85126+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross9:55 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h56
11:51 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89416 · P86663+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross9:55 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
2h03
11:58 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89409 · J94820+TubeTube from London Cannon Street to London Charing Cross10:00 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h42
11:42 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89434 · P86674+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross10:55 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
2h03
12:58 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89434 · P85133+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross10:55 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h56
12:51 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89427 · J94818+TubeTube from London Cannon Street to London Charing Cross11:00 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h42
12:42 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89452 · P86685+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross11:55 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
2h03
1:58 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89452 · P85139+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross11:55 AM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h56
1:51 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89445 · J94816+TubeTube from London Cannon Street to London Charing Cross12:00 PM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h36
1:36 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89465 · P86696+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross12:55 PM Maidstone West (MDW)
2h03
2:58 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89465 · P85146+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross12:55 PM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h56
2:51 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89462 · J94814+TubeTube from London Cannon Street to London Charing Cross1:00 PM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h37
2:37 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89475 · P86707+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross1:55 PM Maidstone West (MDW)
2h03
3:58 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89475 · P85152+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross1:55 PM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h56
3:51 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89472 · J94812+TubeTube from London Cannon Street to London Charing Cross2:00 PM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h37
3:37 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89485 · P86716+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross2:55 PM Maidstone West (MDW)
2h03
4:58 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89485 · P85157+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross2:55 PM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h56
4:51 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89482 · J94810+TubeTube from London Cannon Street to London Charing Cross3:00 PM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h37
4:37 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89495 · P85162+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Charing Cross3:55 PM Maidstone West (MDW)
1h56
5:51 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers
SoutheasternP89495 · P86725+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross3:55 PM Maidstone West (MDW)
2h03
5:58 PM London Charing Cross (CHX)2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)

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Trains from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 32 miles (52 km) distance in 1h 17m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
32 miles (52 km)
Average train duration
1h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
$10 (€8)
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
1h 17m
First train
4:56 AM
Last train
9:30 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Wed
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Southeastern from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Maidstone West (MDW) and London Charing Cross (CHX) from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southeastern

About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 17m
Cheapest Price
$10 (€8)
Southeastern frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
Learn more about Southeastern

FAQs: Trains from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Charing Cross (CHX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $10 (€8), while the average price is around $17 (€14).
The train from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) takes 1h 17m and runs 6 per day.
The distance by train from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is 32 miles (52 km).
The first train from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) leaves at 4:56 AM.
The last train from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) leaves at 9:30 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX).
Yes, there is a direct train from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX). This service operates 0 times per day, provided by Southeastern.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX).
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is by train, with a cost of around $10 (€8).
The train journey from Maidstone West to London Charing Cross offers a mix of urban and suburban views, passing through the picturesque Kent countryside with its rolling hills and fields, before transitioning into the bustling urban landscape as you approach London.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Maidstone West to London Charing Cross. The journey takes 1h 17m and covers 32 miles (52 km). Trains run 6 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX).
Since neither Maidstone West (MDW) nor London Charing Cross (CHX) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from London Charing Cross (CHX) include Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood, Headcorn, Sevenoaks.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)

Most Maidstone West (MDW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains use the Maidstone East to London Victoria station pair. Use this guide to compare Maidstone West (MDW) and London Charing Cross (CHX) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Maidstone
Arrival train stations in London
Maidstone WestStation Approach, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RJ, United Kingdom+44 345 322 7021WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Maidstone West from Maidstone city centre

BusSeveral local bus services available
TrainSoutheastern services

Maidstone West train station facilities and services

Maidstone West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Maidstone West.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Maidstone West. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Maidstone West. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Maidstone West: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Maidstone West: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Maidstone West.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Maidstone, Travelodge Maidstone Central, The Townhouse Hotel.

More about Maidstone West

Most popular train connections from Maidstone West (MDW)

Train Maidstone West (MDW) - London Bridge (LBG)
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