Train Maidstone to Balcombe from £41 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Maidstone and Balcombe takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Balcombe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 2m
Duration: 70 mi
Distance: £41
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 52m

£34–70

Maidstone to Balcombe train times

Trains run hourly between Maidstone and Balcombe. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Balcombe at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:14 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:14 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:14 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
Show more

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