The average train between Maidstone and Eastbourne takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Eastbourne. 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 Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 1:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Eastbourne station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Maidstone to Eastbourne train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Eastbourne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Maidstone to Eastbourne train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Maidstone and Eastbourne is 57.7 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Eastbourne via Ashford International in around 2h 37m.