The average train between Croydon and Maidstone takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Maidstone station via Maidstone East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Croydon to Maidstone train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Bridge station.
Croydon to Maidstone train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Maidstone East station.
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The distance between Croydon and Maidstone is 44.8 km. The road distance is 76 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London Bridge to Maidstone East hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 53 min.