The average train between Brighton and Maidstone takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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 Brighton and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Brighton to Maidstone train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Maidstone train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Brighton to Maidstone train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Brighton and Maidstone is 66.9 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Maidstone East via London Bridge in around 2h 36m.