Train Paignton to Maidstone from £131 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Maidstone takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton 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.

5h 19m
Duration: 242 mi
Distance: £131
Average price: Hourly
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5h 15m

£110–218

Paignton to Maidstone train times

Trains run hourly between Paignton and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:20 PM → 11:33 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:33 AM
8h 31m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 56m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:33 AM
8h 31m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 56m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:33 AM
8h 31m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 56m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:33 AM
8h 31m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paignton to Maidstone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Paignton to Maidstone.

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Distance: 242 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Paignton, England and Maidstone, England?

You can take a train from Paignton to Maidstone East via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 5h 15m.

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