The average train between Deal and Maidstone takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Deal 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 Deal and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Deal is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 5:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Deal to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Deal station and arriving at Maidstone station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Deal to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Deal station.
Deal to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Deal to Maidstone train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Deal and Maidstone is 62 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Deal to Maidstone East via Ashford International in around 1h 39m.