Paignton to Maidstone Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Maidstone takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. 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 21m
Duration: 242 mi
Distance: £124
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 16m

£104–193

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 10:40 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:40 PM → 8:36 AM
Arrives next day
9h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:57 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 59m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:33 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:36 AM
8h 34m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 59m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:36 AM
8h 34m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 59m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:36 AM
8h 34m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 59m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:36 AM
8h 34m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 59m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:31 AM
8h 29m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:31 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
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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.

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 16m.

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