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Outbound fromMaidstone East to York by train
It takes an average of 8h 25m to travel from Maidstone East to York by train, over a distance of around 197 miles (317 km). There are normally 21 trains per day travelling from Maidstone East to York and tickets for this journey start from £84.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:14 | |
| Departure station | Maidstone East | |
| Arrival station | York | |
| Journey time | From 5h 1m | |
| Distance | 197 miles (317 km) | |
| Frequency | 21 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £84.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Take the train from Maidstone East to York in 5 hours 1 minute
If you want to travel from Maidstone East to York by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Maidstone East to York by train to take around 8 hours 25 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 5 hours 1 minute on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 21 trains per day running on this route, which spans 197 miles (317 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to York. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Southeastern. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Maidstone East to York start from £84.10 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Consider a Season Ticket
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