The average train between Durham and Maidstone takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Durham to Maidstone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Durham to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Maidstone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Durham to Maidstone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Maidstone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Strood station.
Book your Durham to Maidstone train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Durham and Maidstone is 414.6 km. The road distance is 477 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Maidstone West via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Strood in around 4h 25m.