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Maidstone West to Canterbury West train prices and times

Planning a journey from Maidstone West to Canterbury West? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €8.29, with average prices for this route around €8.29. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
15:00 1h 36m, No direct Maidstone West	16:36 Canterbury West	Find Tickets
16:00 1h 36m, No direct Maidstone West	17:36 Canterbury West	Find Tickets
17:00 1h 36m, No direct Maidstone West	18:36 Canterbury West	Find Tickets
18:00 1h 36m, No direct Maidstone West	19:36 Canterbury West	Find Tickets
19:00 1h 36m, No direct Maidstone West	20:36 Canterbury West	Find Tickets
20:00 1h 36m, No direct Maidstone West	21:36 Paris	Find Tickets

Maidstone West to Canterbury West train route details

First train

07:00

Last train

23:00

Departure station

Maidstone West

Arrival station

Canterbury West

Journey time

1h 36m

Distance

39 km

Price

€8.29*

Train Operators

Southeastern

How to book cheap train tickets from Maidstone West to Canterbury West

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Maidstone West to Canterbury West can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Maidstone West to Canterbury West, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Maidstone West to Canterbury West ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Maidstone West to Canterbury West more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Maidstone West to Canterbury West train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Maidstone West to Canterbury West train prices and times

Maidstone West to Canterbury West train route details