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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Maidstone East (MDE)

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48

train journeys
per day

30

miles (49 kms)

1hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

04:41 / 00:43

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Maidstone East (MDE)

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On a typical weekday there are 48 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Maidstone East , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 48 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East is approximately 30 miles (49 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 54 mins.

Southern, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Maidstone East.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 39 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East Today

  • Mon 20th May
    04:41
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    07:18
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    05:20
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    07:58
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    06:13
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    07:59
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    06:43
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    08:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    06:46
    1 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    08:33
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    07:14
    1 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    08:59
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    07:19
    1 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    09:03
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    07:43
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    09:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    07:49
    1 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    09:33
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    08:13
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    09:59
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    08:49
    1 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    10:32
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    09:13
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    10:59
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    09:49
    1 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    11:32
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    10:13
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    11:59
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    10:49
    1 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    12:32
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    11:13
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    12:59
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    11:49
    1 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    13:32
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    12:13
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    13:59
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    12:49
    1 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    14:33
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    13:13
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    14:59
    Gatwick Airport
    Maidstone East
    Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gatwick Airport and Maidstone East

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Maidstone East by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 54 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Maidstone East vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 48 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:41, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:43.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gatwick Airport & Maidstone East. owever, there are 48 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Maidstone East.

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