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.
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.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Maidstone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Edinburgh to Maidstone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Maidstone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Strood station.
Book your Edinburgh to Maidstone train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Edinburgh and Maidstone is 575.5 km. The road distance is 697 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Maidstone West via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Strood in around 5h 44m.