The average train between Margate and Maidstone takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 5:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Maidstone station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Margate to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Margate to Maidstone train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Margate and Maidstone is 61.7 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Maidstone East via Ashford International in around 1h 44m.