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Trains from Ilkley (ILK) to Maidstone East (MDE)

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29

train journeys
per day

207

miles (334 kms)

4hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

06:02 / 23:48

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Ilkley (ILK) to Maidstone East (MDE)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Ilkley and Maidstone East , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ilkley to Maidstone East is approximately 207 miles (334 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 35 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Ilkley and Maidstone East.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ilkley to Maidstone East. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 53 mins.

Journeys from Ilkley to Maidstone East Today

  • Mon 20th May
    06:02
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    10:59
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    06:40
    5 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    11:59
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    07:09
    5 hrs 16 mins 4 changes
    12:25
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    07:56
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    12:59
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    08:16
    5 hrs 10 mins 4 changes
    13:26
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    08:40
    5 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    13:59
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    09:10
    5 hrs 15 mins 4 changes
    14:25
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    09:40
    5 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    14:59
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    10:10
    5 hrs 15 mins 4 changes
    15:25
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    10:40
    5 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    15:59
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    11:10
    5 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    16:21
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    11:40
    5 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    16:59
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    12:10
    5 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    17:25
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    12:41
    5 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    17:59
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    13:10
    5 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    18:25
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    13:40
    5 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    18:59
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    14:10
    5 hrs 15 mins 4 changes
    19:25
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    14:40
    5 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    19:57
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    15:10
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    20:30
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East
  • Mon 20th May
    15:40
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    20:53
    Ilkley
    Maidstone East
    Ilkley to Maidstone East

About Ilkley Station

Station name Ilkley (ILK)
Address Ilkley station, Station Plaza, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8HF
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:05 - 17:00
Saturday 07:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:10 - 16:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Ilkley and Maidstone East

The travel time between Ilkley and Maidstone East by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 35 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ilkley and Maidstone East vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:02, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:48.

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Amenities on trains between Ilkley 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 Ilkley & Maidstone East. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Ilkley and Maidstone East.

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