Maidstone west railway station uk transport wiki fandom. The townstands on the river medway, with three stations on the s. Find out how emr has helped fruit production globally and helped shape the garden of england into what it is today. Hotels near maidstone west train station, maidstone. Strood to maidstone west, paddock wood and tonbridge. A complimentary breakfast, complimentary wireless internet access and free self parking are free at this inn.
From spring 2012 material formerly held at centre for kentish studies,county hall,maidstone,kent me14 1xx is available at kent history and library centre see kent archives which also enables a search of the catalogue for kent archives material deposited at canterbury cathedral archives. Rome2rio makes travelling from maidstone west to blackfriars station easy. Video of maidstone west station including a south eastern arriving class 375 operating the strood to maidstone service as youll hear on the tannoy. Maidstone west train station south western railway. Trains maidstone west to london bridge cheap tickets. The side entrance road to platform 23 is also closed to vehicular traffic. View information about maidstone west railway stationmdw, including map and location information. A pair of 2hap units could generally be found on the former charing cross to maidstone west semifast during the 1970s. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book. Live train times can be found on our stationboard pages. Train tickets from maidstone west to london bridge can start from as little as. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit a20 to maidstone. Based on st faiths street in maidstone and within easy reach of maidstone east train station, accessing maidstone museum is easy.
Maidstone west station station approach off the broadway maidstone kent me16 8rj. Maidstone east railway station, maidstone area information. Department for transport explains why maidstone west, marden. Data is updated weekly and may not reflect unplanned dispruptions such as essential engineering works, weather or otherwise.
Maidstone west railway station map and location information. Find and reserve the most convenient parking near maidstone west station, for a few hours or longerterm. Maidstone west to london 4 ways to travel via train, bus. Dover had only just been reached by the same company on 7th february 1844, mar. From the 10th century, it was owned by the archbishop of canterbury. The station is on the maidstone east line, 39 miles 76 chains 64. Convertmi from strood and train services are provided by southeastern. Grand central rail has all the information you need about maidstone west station, including its ticketing services and location. With a history of markets in maidstone stretching back over 700 years, maidstone market has a wide array of stalls selling fresh fruit and veg, as well as. Maidstone east railway station mde maidstone, kent. Find hotels near maidstone west station, gb online.
Skip to content skip to buy tickets skip to recite me skip to footer. Through working to maidstone west via the north kent line ceased on the commencement of the summer 1984 timetable. Discover the exciting history of fruit science at east malling research with our fascinating guide. History of maidstone, allington quarry waste management facility, maidstone borough, penenden heath, oakwood hospital, maidstone hospital, maidstone and the weald uk parliament constituency, maidstone east railway station, maidstone west railway station, medway valley line, allington, kent, barming, bearsted, maidstone corporation transport. Trusted by over 3 million drivers and commuters across the uk. The history of maidstone book index this is an index of names extracted from the book detailed below. Maidstone west is situated on the medway valley line and is. Find information on trains to maidstone west train station. View prices, availability and restrictions for onstreet and offstreet options and book a guaranteed space in seconds. The maidstone len house dealership is part of robins and days 100year history. Straddling the river medway, maidstone is the economic, administrative and agricultural centre of kent. Maidstone west station trains to maidstone west trainline.
View live departures and arrivals for maidstone west, station facilities, accessibility information and book cheap train tickets. Page for old photos of rainham kent with the chance to chat to others about old times in rainham and surrounding areas. Maidstone west railway station, maidstone local area information, map, walks and more. By using the site you agree to the use of these cookies. Maidstone west railway station is one of three railway stations which serve the town centre of maidstone, the county town of kent, england. Continue straight over the next roundabout to stay. Maidstone west railway station mdw station approach the broadway barming railway station bmg station rd.
Book last minute 3 star hotels near maidstone west train station in maidstone and save money with our price match guarantee. We use cookies to give you the best experience of our website. Work is currently being undertaken at maidstone east station to remove the old pub on weak street. Station approach off the broadway maidstone kent me16 8rj. Jun 25, 2019 robins and day chief executive james weston said. History of maidstone, allington quarry waste management facility, maidstone borough, penenden heath, oakwood hospital, maidstone hospital, maidstone and the weald uk parliament constituency, maidstone east railway station, maidstone west railway station, medway valley line, allington, kent, barming, bearsted, maidstone corporation transport, maidstone, boroline maidstone. In 1899, following the merger of the lcdr with the south eastern railway ser which operated the medway valley line, the station was given its current name to distinguish it from. Maidstone east was opened as maidstone by the london, chatham and dover railway lcdr on 1 june 1874 as the terminus of the line from otford. Holiday inn maidstone sevenoaks hotel is near junction 2a on the m26, and close to the m20. But in 1549, maidstone was recognised as a town when it was granted a royal charter. At the time of the domesday book 1086, maidstone was a large village with a population of perhaps 250. Find parking charges, opening hours, postcode and a parking map of maidstone west station tonbridge road as well as other car parks, street parking, pay and display, parking meters and private garages for rent in maidstone. Maidstone east railway station stop o 101 155 x1 maidstone west railway station stop a1 28 71 72 79c 570 774 785 maidstone west railway station stop a2 3 6 6x 7 8 22 26 78 88 266 558.
Harry davis recommends maidstone east railway station. From the m20 from london exit at j5, at the roundabout take the 3rd exit signposted maidstone west aylesford a20. Rome2rio makes travelling from maidstone west to london easy. Things to do in maidstone a local guide by premier inn. Whether youre looking to learn more about the maidstone museum dinosaurs, wish to examine the collection of oil paintings in the bentlif art gallery, or are looking to research the queens own royal west kent regiment, visiting maidstone museum enables you to experience culture and history among one of the finest museums in the south east. Used by rail staff station footpath or barrow crossing location. Maidstone west railway station monday 27th may 2019. Travel by train from maidstone west to london in 49m.
Maidstone west maidstone west station station approach off the broadway maidstone kent me16 8rj. Trains that start from maidstone west including high speed services, arrive and leave on platform 2, so there is usually step free access available directly to and from these services to the front of the station. Secret maidstone is a new history book written by author dean hollands which explores some of the county towns best kept secrets from its links with. The town centre and the high street, with its mix of historic and modern architecture, are a sevenminute walk east of the station, on the other side of the river medway. Maidstone west railway station mdw station approach. Check out our superb range of maidstone west train station hotels on and make your trip to maidstone an unforgettable one.
Maidstone museum a local authorityrun museum located in maidstone, kent, england, featuring internationally important collections including fine art, natural history, and human history. Top 10 maidstone hotels near maidstone west station. Local history kent history collections maidstone museum. Maidstone west railway station simple english wikipedia. Maidstone west to blackfriars station 6 ways to travel via. Maidstone east railway station maidstone, kent train. Train tickets from maidstone west to margate can start from as little as. This is not the index which is published in the book. Maidstone east railway station is one of three stations in the central area of maidstone, kent, england, but currently the only one with a regular direct service to london. Find all the transport options for your trip from maidstone west to blackfriars station right here. The underground railway has a fascinating and somewhat scary history spanning hundreds of years. History and culture come alive through the maidstone museum events, exhibitions, and more.
Maidstone west station train tickets, departures and. Maidstone west railway station is one of three railway stations which serve maidstone in kent. Maidstone east railway station map england mapcarta. Maidstone east station station road maidstone me14 1qn. National rail enquiries station facilities for maidstone. Maidstone east railway station is one of three stations in the central area of maidstone. Facilities, access and live train service information. A look at maidstone west railway station on the afternoon of monday 27th may 2019. Trains to maidstone west travel on the medway valley line between strood and tonbridge, both of which offer onward connections to london. By the 18th century, maidstone was the official and legal centre of kent. See 15 photos and 3 tips from 279 visitors to maidstone west railway station mdw. Maidstone west railway station, maidstone place type.
It would be another decade or so before a branch line linked the town, and the station buildings and platform canopies of maidstone west date back to that time. Hotels near maidstone west train station maidstone. Maidstone west station level crossing the abc railway guide. There are 5 ways to get from maidstone west to london by train, bus, rideshare, taxi or car. Maidstone west railway station is one of three railway stations which serve the town of maidstone, the county town of kent, england. Feb 15, 20 video of maidstone west station including a south eastern arriving class 375 operating the strood to maidstone service as youll hear on the tannoy. Due to the limited availability, book early to avoid disappointment. It is on the medway valley line, 42 miles 36 chains 68. For many years the major employment in the town was provided by the agricultural markets, insurance brokers and the toffee factory to the south of the river. London to ashford international and canterbury west via maidstone east.
Maidstone town centre hotels book cheap hotels in maidstone. Find out about cookies and privacy and changing your settings. Maidstone museum is situated 600 feet south of maidstone east railway station. The last two chapters covering the first world war and after have not been indexed here. Maidstone west railway station, maidstone area information. Cllr simon evenden is campaigning for step free access at headcorn station 8419429 headcorn, high brooms, hildenborough, lenham, maidstone west and marden all missed out on funding, despite.
This architecturally intriguing station was once the terminating point of a singletrack branch from paddock wood, approved by parliament in 1843, and completed by the fledgling south eastern railway on 25th september 1844. The second abandoned ashford railway station everyone has. Hotels near leeds castle, maidstone holiday inn maidstone. While in use, ashford west was at the end of the original maidstone line. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. The station and all trains that call are operated by southeastern. This means there are hoardings around the station and changed pedestrian routes that will affect pedestrians. Maidstone is a town in midkent, in the south east of england understand. A local renowned historian pete will provide you with an interesting insight into the research station over the past 100 years. Maidstones hidden past revealed in new history book.
The new site in the park wood industrial estate reflects the. Robins and day leaves old rootes home at len house in maidstone. Maidstone east railway station, maidstone place type. When the south eastern and chatham railway was formed, passenger services were transferred to south eastern railways ashford station now known as ashford international.
Back on the other side of the medway near the maidstone west train station is maidstone market, a covered marketplace that springs into action every tuesday and saturday from 7am1. Book one of the hotels near maidstone west train station up until midnight and you can stay the same night. Train times and station information for maidstone west railway station from national rail coordinates. Maidstone west station when the south eastern railway opened in 1842, the concerns of local merchants meant that maidstone was bypassed by the new main line. Jan 08, 2020 while in use, ashford west was at the end of the original maidstone line. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Maidstone, a market and assize town, a parliamentary and municipal borough, and a parish in kent. Maidstone barracks railway station is one of three railway stations which serve maidstone in kent. There are 7 ways to get from maidstone west to blackfriars station by train, bus, taxi, car or rideshare. Maidstone west station, station approach, off the broadway, maidstone, me16 8rj. With the eurotunnel only 40 miles away, our hotel is ideally placed if youre driving to europe. It lies approximately halfway along the medway valley line template. Maidstone barracks railway station simple english wikipedia. Maidstone west station station information hull trains.