The average train between Esher and Maidstone takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Esher 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 Esher and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esher is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Esher to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Esher station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Esher to Maidstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Esher station.
Esher to Maidstone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Esher to Maidstone train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southeastern.
The distance between Esher and Maidstone is 62.5 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Esher to Maidstone East via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 2h 14m.