Edinburgh to Maidstone Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Maidstone takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

6h 24m
Duration: 433 mi
Distance: £183
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Strood

best

Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Stroodtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...

5h 43m

£152–220

Edinburgh to Maidstone train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:00 PM → 9:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
5:00 PM → 10:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
7:00 PM → 4:51 AM
Arrives next day
9h 51m • 2 changes
8:20 PM → 7:29 AM
Arrives next day
11h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:55 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:59 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.