Maidstone East to London Victoria Trains From £2.35*

Travel on the direct route from Maidstone East to London Victoria with Southeastern in just over one hour.

From Maidstone to London, take a scenic train journey from the largest town in Kent to the UK’s capital city. With trains running until 23:13, and prices starting from just £2.35, travelling from Maidstone East to London Victoria is a convenient and affordable way to commute to the capital.

Southeastern operates an extensive network across London, Kent, and East Sussex, including regular services from Canterbury, Dover, Ashford, Maidstone, and Hastings to London.

Departing from Maidstone East

Maidstone East is a convenient station in the town of Maidstone, Kent, with frequent direct routes to London throughout the day. 

The station is situated conveniently to the north of Maidstone town centre, just a couple of minutes from the Maidstone Museum and Fremline Walk Shopping Centre. Arriving at Maidstone East is therefore simple on foot or on local buses from surrounding villages. If you plan to arrive by bicycle, note that there are 40 spaces to store bikes at the station (passengers leave cycles at their own risk).

Before you board, get caffeinated at the station coffee shop, and make use of heated waiting rooms on the platforms. Toilets and baby changing facilities are available only during staffed hours, while shops sell newspapers, stationery, and other snacks for your journey.

Maidstone East is served by trains operated by Southeastern, and takes passengers to stations including Ashford International, London Victoria, and London Charing Cross.

Main stops

Travel directly from Maidstone East to London Victoria, with calls at Barming, East Malling, West Malling, Borough Green & Wrotham, Kemsing, Otford, Swanley, St Mary Cray, and Bromley South.

Arriving at London Victoria

London Victoria is a busy central London station connecting the capital with top destinations in the South East. 

Minutes away from central London attractions like Westminster Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and Cadogan Hall, London Victoria is the ideal arrival point for a day of sightseeing in the UK’s most iconic city. If you are heading further afield, take the London Underground on the Circle, District, and Victoria lines, or hop on a London bus from nearby Victoria Coach Station.

Upon arrival, you’ll have access to high-quality amenities, including shops, cafes, and spacious seating areas. Accessibility is a gold star at London Victoria, with accessible toilets, Changing Places toilets, baby changing facilities, and step-free access from all platforms.

From London Victoria, travel on direct trains to stations such as Brighton, Dover, Gatwick Airport, Ramsgate, and East Grinstead with Southern, Southeastern, Gatwick Express, and Thameslink.

Southeastern train classes

The most affordable way to travel from Maidstone to London, Southeastern trains offer a comfortable trip on modern and dependable trains. 

As the operator does not run a Maidstone East to London Victoria First Class service, all seats are Standard Class, though you can be assured a pleasant travel experience on elegant Southeastern trains. Extras like free Wi-Fi and at-seat power sockets make the journey fly by!

Southeastern train travel advice

• Children: Under 5s travel for free on Southeastern trains, as with all National Rail operators. Bring the whole family on days out to London for less, with reduced fares for children aged 5 to 15, and 50% off all rail journeys for teens for a year with a 16-17 Saver railcard.
• Luggage: Bring up to three items onboard Southeastern services free of charge. Make sure to use overhead racks and designated storage areas to store luggage safely.
• Bicycles: Check the operator’s exact conditions before you travel. Standard bikes and e-bikes are welcome on all Off-Peak services, though some routes restrict bikes at peak times.
• Pets: Travel with up to two small pets on Southeastern services free of charge.
• Passenger Assist: If you require additional support on your journey, book Passenger Assist via the app or speak to station staff. Help available includes support with luggage, boarding ramps, or navigating stations.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.