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Outbound fromWest Malling to Maidstone East by train
It takes an average of 10m to travel from West Malling to Maidstone East by train, over a distance of around 5 miles (7 km). There are normally 70 trains per day travelling from West Malling to Maidstone East and tickets for this journey start from £5.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:32 | |
| Departure station | West Malling | |
| Arrival station | Maidstone East | |
| Journey time | From 7m | |
| Distance | 5 miles (7 km) | |
| Frequency | 70 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £5.40 | |
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How to travel from West Malling to Maidstone East by train in 7 minutes
Want to find out more about taking the train from West Malling to Maidstone East? Look no further.
You'll usually find 38 trains per day running on this route, which takes as little as 7 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 West Malling to Maidstone East? 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 West Malling to Maidstone East can be cheaper when you book in advance, travel Off-Peak or use a Railcard.
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Cheap train tickets from West Malling to Maidstone East
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 West Malling to Maidstone East 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.
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