The average train between Lowestoft and Maidstone takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Maidstone station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Lowestoft to Maidstone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.
Lowestoft to Maidstone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Lowestoft to Maidstone train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Lowestoft and Maidstone is 158.9 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Maidstone East via Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Bus Station, and London Bridge in around 4h 35m.