The average train between Maidstone and Grantham takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Maidstone to Grantham. 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 Grantham. 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 Grantham at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Grantham station via Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Maidstone to Grantham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone West station.
Maidstone to Grantham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Grantham station.
Book your Maidstone to Grantham train tickets online with Southeastern, Hull Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Maidstone and Grantham is 199.3 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Grantham via Strood, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 2h 33m.