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The average train between Reading and Maidstone takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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.

1h 53m
Duration
77 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h 28m
£37–90

Reading to Maidstone train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 49m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern1h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

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  • Distance: 77.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Maidstone East via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 2h 28m.

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