The average train between Chester and Maidstone takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 every 2 hours between Chester and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Maidstone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Chester to Maidstone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Maidstone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Chester to Maidstone train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Chester and Maidstone is 315.6 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Maidstone East via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 44m.