The average train between Maidstone and Dover takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Maidstone to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Dover at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Dover. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Dover station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Maidstone to Dover train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Dover train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Maidstone to Dover train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Maidstone and Dover is 57.6 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Dover Priory via Ashford International in around 1h 15m.