The average train between Maidstone and Sandgate takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is an hourly train service from Maidstone to Sandgate. 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 Sandgate. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Sandgate at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Sandgate. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Sandgate station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Maidstone to Sandgate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Sandgate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone West station.
Book your Maidstone to Sandgate train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Maidstone and Sandgate is 49 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Folkestone West via Ashford International in around 1h.