The average train between Newhaven and Maidstone takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Newhaven 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 Newhaven and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newhaven is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Brighton and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newhaven to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Newhaven station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Newhaven to Maidstone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Newhaven to Maidstone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Newhaven to Maidstone train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Newhaven and Maidstone is 61.9 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Newhaven Town to Maidstone East via Brighton and London Bridge in around 3h 15m.