The average train between Eastbourne and Maidstone takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 5:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Maidstone station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Eastbourne to Maidstone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Maidstone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Eastbourne to Maidstone train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Eastbourne and Maidstone is 57.7 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Maidstone East via Ashford International in around 2h 15m.