The average train between Gatwick and Maidstone takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Gatwick to Maidstone train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Maidstone train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Gatwick to Maidstone train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Gatwick and Maidstone is 50 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Maidstone East via London Bridge in around 1h 58m.