The average train between Maidstone and France takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to France. 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 France. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:05 PM which arrives into France at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to France. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at France station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Maidstone to France train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Maidstone to France train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Maidstone and France is 528.1 km. The road distance is 523 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Cité via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 40m.