The average train between Exeter and Maidstone takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Exeter to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Exeter to Maidstone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Exeter and Maidstone is 289.4 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Maidstone East via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 8m.