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Outbound fromMaidstone East to West Malling by train
It takes an average of 10m to travel from Maidstone East to West Malling by train, over a distance of around 5 miles (7 km). There are normally 73 trains per day travelling from Maidstone East to West Malling and tickets for this journey start from £5.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:13 | |
| Departure station | Maidstone East | |
| Arrival station | West Malling | |
| Journey time | From 8m | |
| Distance | 5 miles (7 km) | |
| Frequency | 73 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £5.40 | |
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How to travel from Maidstone East to West Malling by train in just 8 minutes
Want to find out more about taking the train from Maidstone East to West Malling? Look no further.
You'll usually find 34 trains per day running between Maidstone East and West Malling, which usually take 10 minutes to complete the 5 miles journey, but can take as little as 8 minutes on the fastest direct Southeastern services.
Digital train tickets now available on this route
Did you know you can now buy digital train tickets from Maidstone East to West Malling? That’s right, no more queuing at the ticket machine or fumbling around for that paper ticket. It can now live in your Trainline app.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Maidstone East to West Malling can be cheaper when you book in advance, travel Off-Peak or use a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to West Malling? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
FAQs about the train journey from Maidstone East to West Malling
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Cheap train tickets from Maidstone East to West Malling
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Maidstone East to West Malling is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
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