The average train between Maidstone and Preston takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Preston. 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 Preston. 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 Preston at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 57m • 2 changes


3h 55m • 2 changes


4h 47m • 2 changes


4h 32m • 2 changes


3h 55m • 2 changes


3h 54m • 2 changes


3h 54m • 2 changes


4h 24m • 2 changes


3h 55m • 2 changes


3h 54m • 2 changes


3h 54m • 2 changes


4h 24m • 2 changes


4h 24m • 2 changes


4h 24m • 2 changes


4h 24m • 2 changes


4h 24m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Maidstone to Preston? 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 Preston. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Preston station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Maidstone to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Maidstone to Preston train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Maidstone and Preston is 352.8 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Preston via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 44m.