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Trains from Maidstone East (MDE) to Chester (CTR)

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26

train journeys
per day

195

miles (315 kms)

3hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

05:29 / 00:01

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Maidstone East (MDE) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Maidstone East and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Maidstone East to Chester is approximately 195 miles (315 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 56 mins.

Avanti West Coast, GWR, Transport for Wales, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Maidstone East and Chester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Maidstone East to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 51 mins.

Journeys from Maidstone East to Chester Today

  • Mon 13th May
    05:29
    4 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    09:44
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    06:43
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    10:44
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    07:13
    3 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    07:43
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    11:44
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    08:13
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    12:06
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    08:27
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    12:44
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    09:27
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    13:44
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    10:13
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    14:07
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    10:27
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    14:44
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    11:13
    3 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    11:27
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    15:44
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    12:27
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    16:44
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    13:13
    3 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    17:05
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    13:27
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    17:44
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    14:27
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    18:46
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    15:13
    4 hrs 2 changes
    19:13
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    15:27
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    19:48
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    16:13
    4 hrs 2 changes
    20:13
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    16:27
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    20:44
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    17:13
    4 hrs 2 changes
    21:13
    Maidstone East
    Chester
    Maidstone East to Chester

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

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
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 Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Maidstone East and Chester

The travel time between Maidstone East and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Maidstone East and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:29, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:01.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Maidstone East & Chester. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, GWR, Transport for Wales, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Maidstone East and Chester.

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