The average train between Maidstone and Leeds takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Maidstone to Leeds. 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 Leeds. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Leeds at 2:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Leeds station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Maidstone to Leeds train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Maidstone to Leeds train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Maidstone to Leeds train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Maidstone and Leeds is 314 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Leeds via Strood, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 3h 46m.