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Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Maidstone East (MDE)

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45

train journeys
per day

43

miles (70 kms)

2hrs 26 mins

fastest journey

00:30 / 00:52

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 5 changes)

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Maidstone East (MDE)

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On a typical weekday there are 45 scheduled rail journeys between Stansted Airport and Maidstone East , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 45 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stansted Airport to Maidstone East is approximately 43 miles (70 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 53 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, Southeastern, Southern, South Western Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Maidstone East.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stansted Airport to Maidstone East. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 26 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Stansted Airport to Maidstone East

Journeys from Stansted Airport to Maidstone East Today

  • Mon 24th Jun
    00:30
    6 hrs 37 mins 5 changes
    07:07
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    05:30
    2 hrs 55 mins 4 changes
    08:25
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    06:28
    2 hrs 30 mins 4 changes
    08:58
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    06:45
    2 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    09:26
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    06:58
    2 hrs 39 mins 5 changes
    09:37
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    07:28
    2 hrs 41 mins 5 changes
    10:09
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    07:58
    2 hrs 28 mins 4 changes
    10:26
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:30
    2 hrs 37 mins 5 changes
    11:07
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    09:00
    2 hrs 26 mins 4 changes
    11:26
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    09:30
    2 hrs 37 mins 5 changes
    12:07
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    10:00
    2 hrs 26 mins 4 changes
    12:26
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    10:30
    2 hrs 37 mins 5 changes
    13:07
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    10:45
    2 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    13:26
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    11:00
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    13:30
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    11:30
    2 hrs 37 mins 5 changes
    14:07
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    12:00
    2 hrs 26 mins 4 changes
    14:26
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    12:30
    2 hrs 37 mins 5 changes
    15:07
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    13:00
    2 hrs 26 mins 4 changes
    15:26
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    13:30
    2 hrs 28 mins 4 changes
    15:58
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 24th Jun
    14:00
    2 hrs 26 mins 4 changes
    16:26
    Stansted Airport
    Maidstone East
    Stansted Airport to Maidstone East

About Stansted Airport Station

Station name Stansted Airport (SSD)
Address Stansted Airport station, Under the Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 00:00
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 Available
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 Stansted Airport and Maidstone East

The travel time between Stansted Airport and Maidstone East by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 53 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 26 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stansted Airport and Maidstone East vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 45 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:52.

First class tickets on trains between Stansted Airport and Maidstone East typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport & Maidstone East. owever, there are 45 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, Southeastern, Southern, South Western Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Maidstone East.

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