The average train between Dover and Maidstone takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is an hourly train service from Dover 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 Dover and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Maidstone station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Dover to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Dover to Maidstone train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Dover and Maidstone is 57.6 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Maidstone East via Ashford International in around 1h 20m.