The average train between Rayleigh and Maidstone takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 4:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Maidstone station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Rayleigh to Maidstone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Maidstone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Maidstone West station.
Book your Rayleigh to Maidstone train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Rayleigh and Maidstone is 36 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Maidstone West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Strood in around 2h 17m.