The average train between Maidstone and York takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Maidstone to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:05 PM which arrives into York at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to York. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at York station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Maidstone to York train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Maidstone to York train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at York station.
Book your Maidstone to York train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Maidstone and York is 318.1 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to York via Strood, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 3h 15m.