The train between Maidstone and Gatwick takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. 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 Gatwick at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Gatwick station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Maidstone to Gatwick train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Gatwick train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Maidstone to Gatwick train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Maidstone and Gatwick is 50 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Gatwick Airport via London Bridge in around 1h 25m.