The average train between Colchester and Maidstone takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 Colchester and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 4:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Maidstone station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Colchester to Maidstone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Maidstone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Maidstone West station.
Book your Colchester to Maidstone train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Colchester and Maidstone is 74.2 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Maidstone West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Strood in around 2h 22m.
