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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ramsgate to Maidstone
Showing times and prices for 15 Dec
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
63 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ramsgate to Maidstone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ramsgate to Maidstone will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Ramsgate for Maidstone every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
04:531h20
Ramsgate06:13Maidstone
£101One-way
0 changes
15:361h48
Ramsgate17:24Maidstone
£111One-way
0 changes
04:531h20
Ramsgate06:13Maidstone
£101One-way
0 changes
15:361h48
Ramsgate17:24Maidstone
£111One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Ramsgate to Maidstone train times
The table below shows live departures for Ramsgate to Maidstone trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 08:27
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:53 Ramsgate | 1h20 | 06:13 Maidstone | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ramsgate to Maidstone
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Ramsgate to Maidstone run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 63 km distance in 1h 20m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 63 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 22:58 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Southeastern from Ramsgate to Maidstone trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Ramsgate and Maidstone from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
£10
Southeastern frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Ramsgate to Maidstone train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ramsgate to Maidstone by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Maidstone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To fully explore Maidstone and its attractions, a stay of two to three days is recommended.
Booking trains from Ramsgate to Maidstone in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, a day trip from Ramsgate to Maidstone is feasible with a journey duration of 1h 20m, a distance of 63 km, and a frequency of 5 trains per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Ramsgate to Maidstone can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £10, while the average price tends to be around £10.
The train distance from Ramsgate to Maidstone is 63 km.
The train journey from Ramsgate to Maidstone passes through the picturesque Kent countryside, offering views of rolling fields, charming villages, and historic landmarks, making it a scenic experience.
The cheapest way to get from Ramsgate to Maidstone is by train, costing approximately £10.
The train journey from Ramsgate to Maidstone covers a distance of 63 km and takes approximately 1h 20m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train station in Ramsgate that goes to Maidstone is Ramsgate station (RAM), and it arrives at Maidstone East (MDE).
The first train from Ramsgate to Maidstone leaves at 4:55.
The last train from Ramsgate to Maidstone departs at 22:58.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Ramsgate to Maidstone.
Trains from Ramsgate to Maidstone run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Ramsgate to Maidstone.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ramsgate to Maidstone.
To travel from Ramsgate to Maidstone, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Ramsgate to Maidstone.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ramsgate and Maidstone
Ramsgate
Maidstone
The major train station for departures in Ramsgate is Dumpton Park. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dumpton Park for your trip from Ramsgate to Maidstone.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access. Steps down to platforms, within the station level access between platforms. Unstaffed station. There are no station staff but there are staff to assist on the trains.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platforms
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Dumpton Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Ramsgate: Hereson Road outside the Racing Greyhound. Towards Margate: Hereson Road opposite The Racing Greyhound.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
LoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 06:15 - 16:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to booking hall from car park. Lift and steps access to subway which gives direct access to platform 1,2,3 and 4 where services leave in both directions. Step free access to these platforms via lifts as well as stepped access.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platform 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: There is cycle parking at the Minster end of Platform 3/4 There is also a covered cycle parking area in the forecourt by the main entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Ramsgate
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
The major train station for arrivals in Maidstone is Maidstone Barracks. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maidstone Barracks for your journey to Maidstone from Ramsgate.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibility
HotelBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access.Steps to all platforms down from main road.Interchange between platforms via steps up to road bridge. Unstaffed station. There are no station staff but there are staff to assist on the trains.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Maidstone Barracks
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Maidstone West: Opposite the station entrance on Buckland Hill. Towards Strood: Outside the station, on Buckland Hill.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London from the main side entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London. Step free access to platform 3, terminal platform, for services towards London. There is step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 200 metres. From the Ticket office the step free access to all platforms is via the station forecourt.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 01:00 Saturday 05:30 - 01:00 Sunday 06:30 - 23:59
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Rooms on the platforms only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and Platform 2/3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Maidstone East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Station Approach.
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
WC
- £0.30
Hotel
- Premier Inn Maidstone
- Travelodge Maidstone Central
- The Townhouse Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and access to platforms
Public transport options for Maidstone West
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Train: Southeastern services
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