The average train between Preston and Maidstone takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 every 2 hours between Preston and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Preston to Maidstone train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Maidstone train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Preston to Maidstone train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Maidstone is 352.8 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Maidstone East via London Euston, Euston station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 4m.