The average train between Maidstone and Lymington takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Lymington. 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 Lymington. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Lymington at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo East and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Maidstone to Lymington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Lymington. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Lymington station via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Maidstone to Lymington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Lymington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Brockenhurst station.
Book your Maidstone to Lymington train tickets online with Southeastern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Maidstone and Lymington is 154.9 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Lymington Town via London Waterloo East, London Waterloo, and Brockenhurst in around 3h 29m.