The average train between Dover and Maidstone services takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Maidstone services. 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 services. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Dover is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Maidstone services at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Maidstone services. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Maidstone services station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Dover to Maidstone services train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Maidstone services train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hollingbourne station.
Book your Dover to Maidstone services train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Dover and Maidstone services is 51.1 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Maidstone services via Ashford International and Hollingbourne in around 1h 32m.