The average train between Maidstone and Lewes takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Maidstone to Lewes. 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 Lewes. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Lewes at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Lewes station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Maidstone to Lewes train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Lewes train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Maidstone to Lewes train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Maidstone and Lewes is 56.3 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Lewes via London Victoria in around 2h 34m.