The average train between Manchester and Maidstone takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Maidstone. 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 Manchester and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Manchester to Maidstone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Maidstone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Manchester to Maidstone train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Manchester and Maidstone is 309.1 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Maidstone East via London Euston, Euston station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 53m.