The average train between Cheltenham and Maidstone takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Cheltenham to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Cheltenham to Maidstone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Cheltenham and Maidstone is 192.7 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Maidstone East via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 45m.