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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Maidstone West
- Departure station
- Maidstone West station guide
- Address
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- Station Approach, Maidstone ME16 8RJ
Operators serving Maidstone West
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Facilities at Maidstone West
- Ticket Office
- Waiting Room
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (100 spaces)
Explore the area around Maidstone West
- Maidstone Museum
- River Medway
About your departure station
Opened in 1856 by the South Eastern Railway, Maidstone West became the town's main station.
The current buildings date from 1886.
It played key WWII roles for military traffic.
Modernized in 2018, it retains historic features while serving as a transport hub.
Maidstone West's history reflects the county town's development.
The station remains crucial for local travel, handling over 1 million passengers annually.
Recent upgrades have improved accessibility to this historic riverside town while preserving its Victorian railway legacy in one of Kent's most important urban centers.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Maidstone West to Manchester Oxford Road?
Open the ticket search and enter Maidstone West as your departure station and Manchester Oxford Road as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Maidstone West and Manchester Oxford Road?
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