The average train between Maidstone and Gateshead takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Maidstone to Gateshead. 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 Gateshead. 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 Gateshead at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Gateshead station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Maidstone to Gateshead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Maidstone to Gateshead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Maidstone to Gateshead train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Maidstone and Gateshead is 434.5 km. The road distance is 499 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Newcastle via Strood, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 4h 12m.