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Southampton Central to Maidstone Train prices and times
Planning a journey from Southampton Central to Maidstone? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AU$58.90, with average prices for this route around AU$147.56. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
10:00 Southampton Central | 12:59 Maidstone East |    | Find Tickets |
10:30 Southampton Central | 13:33 Maidstone East | | Find Tickets |
11:00 Southampton Central | 13:59 Maidstone East | | Find Tickets |
11:30 Southampton Central | 14:33 Maidstone East | | Find Tickets |
11:50 Southampton Central | 16:31 Maidstone West |  | Find Tickets |
11:59 Southampton Central | 14:59 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Southampton Central to Maidstone Train Route Details
First train
04:49
Last train
23:09
Journey time
2 hours 51 minutes
Distance
142 km
Price
AU$58.90*
How to book cheap train tickets from Southampton Central to Maidstone
Traveling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Southampton Central to Maidstone can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Southampton Central to Maidstone for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Southampton Central to Maidstone, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southampton Central to Maidstone ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Southampton Central to Maidstone more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Southampton Central to Maidstone train ticket types
There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak tickets
These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak hours, with cheaper prices.
Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.