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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ticket Office | |
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Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Maidstone Barracks, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from. |
Ticket machines | Yes |
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes On platform 1 |
Induction loop | Yes |
Smartcards | |
Smartcards issued at this station | No |
Smartcard validators | No |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||
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Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||
Staff help available |
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Customer help points | Yes | ||
Customer services notes | 0345 322 7021 | ||
Luggage storage | No | ||
Lost property | Southeastern Customer Services | ||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |
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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 gates | No |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes On platform 1 |
Induction loop | Yes |
Ramp for train access | Yes |
Accessible Toilets | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Maidstone Barracks |
Seating area | Yes |
Wheelchairs available | No |
Getting to and from the station | |
Accessible taxis here | No |
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No |
Accessible spaces | None |
Accessible car park equipment | No |
Staff Help | |
Staff help available | |
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
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. |
Toilets | No |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Maidstone Barracks |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Refreshment Facilities | No |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | No |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | Yes |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 0 |
Type of Storage | |
Sheltered | No |
CCTV | No |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
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Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Strood | Southeastern | 07:25 | 2 | On time |
from Paddock Wood | Southeastern | 07:27 | 1 | On time |
from Strood | Southeastern | 07:55 | 2 | On time |
from Paddock Wood | Southeastern | 08:02 | 1 | On time |
from Strood | Southeastern | 08:27 | 2 | On time |
from Paddock Wood | Southeastern | 08:27 | 1 | On time |
from Strood | Southeastern | 08:55 | 2 | On time |
from Tonbridge | Southeastern | 09:08 | 1 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Paddock Wood | Southeastern | 07:25 | 2 | On time |
to Strood | Southeastern | 07:28 | 1 | On time |
to Tonbridge | Southeastern | 07:55 | 2 | On time |
to Strood | Southeastern | 08:02 | 1 | On time |
to Tonbridge | Southeastern | 08:27 | 2 | On time |
to Strood | Southeastern | 08:28 | 1 | On time |
to Paddock Wood | Southeastern | 08:55 | 2 | On time |
to Strood | Southeastern | 09:08 | 1 | On time |