The average train between Maidstone and Manchester takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Manchester station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Maidstone to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Maidstone to Manchester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Maidstone and Manchester is 309.1 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Manchester Piccadilly via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 41m.