The average train between St Helens and Maidstone takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from St Helens 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.
No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
St Helens to Maidstone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
St Helens to Maidstone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your St Helens to Maidstone train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between St Helens and Maidstone is 328 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Maidstone East via Wigan North Western, London Euston, Euston station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 33m.