The average train between Northampton and Maidstone takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Northampton to Maidstone train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Maidstone train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Northampton to Maidstone train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Northampton and Maidstone is 145.7 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Maidstone East via London Euston, Euston station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 2h 46m.