The average train between Lewes and Maidstone takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Lewes 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 Lewes and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Lewes to Maidstone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Maidstone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Lewes to Maidstone train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Lewes and Maidstone is 56.3 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Maidstone East via London Victoria in around 2h 41m.