The average train between Reading and Maidstone takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Reading and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Reading to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Reading to Maidstone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Reading and Maidstone is 105.4 km. The road distance is 124 km.
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 35m.