The average train between Chelmsford and Maidstone takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Maidstone station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Chelmsford to Maidstone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Maidstone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Maidstone West station.
Book your Chelmsford to Maidstone train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Chelmsford and Maidstone is 52.3 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Maidstone West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Strood in around 2h 14m.
