The average train between Maidstone and Basingstoke takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Basingstoke. 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 Maidstone and Basingstoke. 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 Basingstoke at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo East and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Basingstoke station via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Maidstone to Basingstoke train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Basingstoke train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Maidstone to Basingstoke train tickets online with Southeastern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Maidstone and Basingstoke is 111.6 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Basingstoke via London Waterloo East and London Waterloo in around 2h 27m.