The average train between Maidstone and Peterborough takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Peterborough. 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 Peterborough. 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 Peterborough at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Peterborough station via Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Maidstone to Peterborough train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone West station.
Maidstone to Peterborough train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Maidstone to Peterborough train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Maidstone and Peterborough is 154.5 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Peterborough via Strood, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 2h 13m.