The average train between Maidstone and Whitstable takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Whitstable. 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 Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Whitstable station via Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Maidstone to Whitstable train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone West station.
Maidstone to Whitstable train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Maidstone to Whitstable train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Maidstone and Whitstable is 36.9 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Whitstable via Strood in around 2h.