How to travel from Hastings to Maidstone

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Compare train for Hastings to Maidstone

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hastings to Maidstone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 28 miles (46 km)

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$23

Average price

Cheapest

$12

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1h 50m

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1h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 7m

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Southeastern

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The cheapest way to travel from Hastings to Maidstone is a train with an average price of $23 (€19).
The fastest way to travel from Hastings to Maidstone is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.
Yes, you can take a train between Hastings and Maidstone.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hastings to Maidstone 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 $23 (€19) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.78 (€-8.82). The journey takes 1h 20m versus 1h 7m 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.

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from Hastings to Maidstone

How to get from Hastings to Maidstone by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Hastings to Maidstone is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Southeastern
    11:30 AM1h52
    Hastings
    1:22 PMMaidstone
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Southeastern
    11:30 AM1h52
    Hastings
    1:22 PMMaidstone
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Southeastern
    11:30 AM1h52
    Hastings
    1:22 PMMaidstone
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hastings to Maidstone

Travel to Maidstone easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hastings to Maidstone.

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You can travel between Hastings and Maidstone by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Hastings to Maidstone is a train with an average price of $23 (€19).
The fastest way to travel from Hastings to Maidstone is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.
The distance from Hastings to Maidstone is approximately 28 miles (46 km).
The average frequency per day from Hastings to Maidstone is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hastings and Maidstone as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hastings to Maidstone:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hastings station (HGS) and arrive in Maidstone West (MDW).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hastings to Maidstone, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Southeastern, Southern, Southeastern, Southern to go to Maidstone by train.
Omio customers who travel from Hastings to Maidstone often also extend their vacation to go to London, Canterbury, Stratford, Stansted Mountfitchet, Greenhithe. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Maidstone and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Maidstone to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Maidstone is typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, including Leeds Castle, Mote Park, and the Kent Downs.

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