The average train between Basingstoke and Maidstone takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Maidstone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Maidstone station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Basingstoke to Maidstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Maidstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Basingstoke to Maidstone train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Basingstoke and Maidstone is 111.6 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Maidstone East via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 2h 47m.