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About Maidstone Barracks (MDB) Train Station

Station managed by: Southeastern

Maidstone Barracks station
Buckland Hill
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 0SQ

Maidstone Barracks Station can be found on Buckland Hill in Maidstone as shown on the map, and is operated by Southeastern.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Maidstone Barracks Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Maidstone Barracks Station

Maidstone Barracks Train Station: A Commuter's Hub

Nestled in the historic county of Kent, Maidstone Barracks railway station serves as a crucial node in the UK's extensive railway network. Whether you're heading to the bustling streets of London for work or leisure, or exploring the charming Kentish countryside, Maidstone Barracks offers a straightforward starting point for your travels.

The station itself is a quiet retreat compared to the lively town center but does not lack in the essential amenities. While there isn’t a ticket office available, travelers can use ticket machines to easily purchase and collect their tickets. The station also features accessible ticket machines on platform 1, ensuring that everyone can navigate their journey seamlessly.

Facilities and Support Encouraging Seamless Journeys

The station is equipped with a help point providing information through departure screens and announcements. While it lacks a waiting room or first-class lounge, there is a seating area available on the platform for passengers awaiting their trains. Unfortunately, the station does not offer step-free access and requires passengers to use steps to reach the platforms. For those needing additional assistance, an on-train staff and a mobile Assistance Team are available to help ensure a smooth transition to the trains.

Although modest, the station is surveilled by CCTV ensuring passenger safety. Additionally, payphones are available, keeping tradition alive in an age where smartphones dominate. However, there is no public Wi-Fi or refreshment facilities, so travelers are advised to prepare accordingly for their journeys.

Transport Links and Beyond

For those needing to venture further than the destinations offered directly by train, Maidstone Barracks has you covered. Rail replacement services run efficiently, with options to reach Maidstone West positioned conveniently opposite the station entrance, and buses toward Strood stationed just outside. Whether you’re connecting via bus or considering a taxi, the transport links available ensure you're well-connected whenever you choose to travel.

If you're heading toward the capital or beyond, the station offers a plethora of popular routes. Notable links include traveling to London Bridge, Saint Pancras International, and Victoria, catering extensively to commuters and tourists alike. Adventures across Kent are simplified with destinations like Rochester, Paddock Wood, and Canterbury West right at your disposal.

Beyond the Station: An Invitation to Explore

Those curious about the world beyond Maidstone Barracks will find plenty of inspiration, with routes offering connections to iconic locations and lesser-known gems. A quick trip to London St Pancras International or an exploration of rural Kent via Canterbury West awaits, promising diverse experiences just a train ride away.

A Final Word on Maidstone Barracks

Maidstone Barracks may not boast the grand architecture or extensive amenities of some larger stations, but it holds a charm that’s hard to ignore. The station offers a reliable means of travel, strategically positioned within the vibrant Kent landscape, and connects you effortlessly to a variety of destinations.

Prepare your journey well, opt for the scenic route, and Maidstone Barracks will serve as your reliable gateway to countless adventures, near and far.

Maidstone Barracks Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hoursThere is no ticket office at Maidstone Barracks, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from.
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes

On platform 1

Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationNo
Smartcard validatorsNo
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday to Sunday:
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

0345 322 7021

Luggage storageNo
Lost property

Southeastern Customer Services

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

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.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes

On platform 1

Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Maidstone Barracks
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spacesNone
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

This is an unstaffed station. Ramp for train access and staff to assist, are on the trains and they can only help getting on and off trains . You can now book assistance up to 2 hours before your journey. If you need assistance whether booked or unbooked please ensure you make yourselves visible on the platform so the on train staff can see you. There are also Help points on the platform where you can get in touch with our assisted travel team.We now have a mobile Assistance Team who can be deployed to stations which otherwise have no staff to assist. This can be arranged in advance by booking through Customer Services or by using the Help Point on the station (although inevitably there will be a delay if not booked in advance) - alternatively a taxi can be arranged, at no additional cost, to convey you to the nearest station where you can be assisted further.

ToiletsNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Maidstone Barracks
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesYes
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces0
Type of Storage
ShelteredNo
CCTVNo
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Maidstone Barracks Station

All you need to know about Maidstone Barracks's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

  • Towards Maidstone West: Opposite the station entrance on Buckland Hill (what 3 words: insist.wedge.vent).
  • Towards Strood: Outside the station, on Buckland Hill (what 3 words: craft.canny.spits).

Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here

Live Departures and arrivals from Maidstone Barracks Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Maidstone Barracks station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.

Arriving fromTrainArrival TimePlatformStatus
from StroodSoutheastern07:252On time
from Paddock WoodSoutheastern07:271On time
from StroodSoutheastern07:552On time
from Paddock WoodSoutheastern08:021On time
from StroodSoutheastern08:272On time
from Paddock WoodSoutheastern08:271On time
from StroodSoutheastern08:552On time
from TonbridgeSoutheastern09:081On time
Going toTrainDeparture TimePlatformStatus
to Paddock WoodSoutheastern07:252On time
to StroodSoutheastern07:281On time
to TonbridgeSoutheastern07:552On time
to StroodSoutheastern08:021On time
to TonbridgeSoutheastern08:272On time
to StroodSoutheastern08:281On time
to Paddock WoodSoutheastern08:552On time
to StroodSoutheastern09:081On time