The average train between Bournemouth and Maidstone takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Bournemouth to Maidstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Maidstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Bournemouth to Maidstone train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southeastern.
The distance between Bournemouth and Maidstone is 178.3 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Maidstone East via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 3h 32m.