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Trains from Shortlands to Maidstone East (MDE)

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36

train journeys
per day

24

miles (38 kms)

55 mins

fastest journey

06:20 / 00:08

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Shortlands to Maidstone East (MDE)

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On a typical weekday there are 36 scheduled rail journeys between Shortlands and Maidstone East , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 36 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Shortlands to Maidstone East is approximately 24 miles (38 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 19 mins.

Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Shortlands and Maidstone East.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Shortlands to Maidstone East. The fastest journey time on this route takes 55 mins.

Journeys from Shortlands to Maidstone East Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:20
    58 mins 1 change
    07:18
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:00
    59 mins 1 change
    07:59
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:30
    59 mins 1 change
    08:29
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:00
    59 mins 1 change
    08:59
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:30
    59 mins 1 change
    09:29
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:54
    1 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    09:59
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:20
    1 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    10:30
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:54
    1 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    10:59
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:20
    1 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    11:30
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:54
    1 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    11:59
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:20
    1 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    12:30
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:54
    1 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    12:59
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:20
    1 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    13:30
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:54
    1 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    13:59
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:20
    1 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    14:30
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:54
    1 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    14:59
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:20
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    15:31
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:54
    1 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    15:59
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:24
    57 mins 1 change
    16:21
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:54
    1 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    16:59
    Shortlands
    Maidstone East
    Shortlands to Maidstone East

About Shortlands Station

Station name Shortlands (SRT)
Address Shortlands station, Shortlands Road, Shortlands, Greater London, BR2 0JA
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:30
Saturday 06:10 - 19:30
Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Maidstone East Station

Station name Maidstone East (MDE)
Address Maidstone East station, Station Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1QN
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 07:45 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Shortlands and Maidstone East

The travel time between Shortlands and Maidstone East by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 19 mins & the fastest journey takes 55 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Shortlands and Maidstone East vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 36 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:20, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:08.

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Amenities on trains between Shortlands and Maidstone East can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Shortlands & Maidstone East. owever, there are 36 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Shortlands and Maidstone East.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Shortlands and Maidstone East, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.