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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price
$88
Average price
$173
Fastest journey
3 h 52 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidstone to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidstone to Manchester will cost around $173 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
Of the 4 trains that leave Maidstone for Manchester on Thu, Aug 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 309 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 52 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidstone to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $77, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$152 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Maidstone to Manchester:
A train is $37 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maidstone to Manchester costing on average $189.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 30m.
You'll arrive about 1h 15m sooner (3h 30m by train vs 4h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $152 compared to roughly $100 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Maidstone to Manchester trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34280+ J16090+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | Delayed 1:13 PM 12:14 PMMaidstone East (MDE) | 4h05 | 4:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W33926+ P86683+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | Delayed 1:33 PM 12:27 PMMaidstone East (MDE) | 4h17 | 4:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W34280+ P85343 · P89455+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | Delayed 1:13 PM 12:27 PMMaidstone Barracks (MDB) | 3h52 | 4:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
W33926+ P89453 · P90261+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | Delayed 1:33 PM 12:30 PMMaidstone West (MDW) | 4h14 | 4:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
W34157+ P85144+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ P89463 | Delayed 1:53 PM 12:57 PMMaidstone Barracks (MDB) | 4h08 | 5:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
W34203+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+ J99621 | Delayed 3:13 PM 2:14 PMMaidstone East (MDE) | 4h05 | 6:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W33873+ Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+ P86705 | Delayed 3:33 PM 2:27 PMMaidstone East (MDE) | 4h17 | 6:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
W34203+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ P89478 · P85348 | Delayed 3:13 PM 2:28 PMMaidstone Barracks (MDB) | 3h51 | 6:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
W33873+ Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+ P90273 · P89476 | Delayed 3:33 PM 2:30 PMMaidstone West (MDW) | 4h14 | 6:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
W33872+ P89483+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ P85155 | Delayed 3:53 PM 2:57 PMMaidstone Barracks (MDB) | 4h08 | 7:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 3:56 AM Maidstone | 4h23 | 8:19 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:27 AM Maidstone | 3h52 | 10:19 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Maidstone | 4h05 | 12:05 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:08 AM Maidstone | 4h37 | 1:45 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Maidstone to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 192 miles (309 km) distance in 3h 52m.
Distance 192 miles (309 km) |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 52m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidstone to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Maidstone to Manchester trains use the Maidstone East to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester. Use this guide to compare Maidstone and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Maidstone East is 1 km from Maidstone city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Maidstone East.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Maidstone East: Parking, WC.
Available at Maidstone East: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Maidstone Barracks is 1 km from Maidstone city centre. Public transport options include:
Maidstone Barracks has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Maidstone Barracks.
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.
Available at Maidstone Barracks: Parking.
Available at Maidstone Barracks: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maidstone Barracks: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access.Steps to all platforms down from main road.Interchange between platforms via steps up to road bridge. Unstaffed station. There are no station staff but there are staff to assist on the trains, 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: On platform 1, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options are available at Maidstone West.
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Ticket office support is available at Maidstone West. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Maidstone West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Maidstone West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Maidstone West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maidstone West.
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Maidstone, Travelodge Maidstone Central, The Townhouse Hotel.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple food outlets and cafes available.
Free public Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are several ATMs located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester.
Available at Manchester: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester: Step-free access throughout the station.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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