The average train between Sunderland and Maidstone takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 9:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Maidstone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Sunderland to Maidstone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Maidstone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Strood station.
Book your Sunderland to Maidstone train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Sunderland and Maidstone is 423.9 km. The road distance is 518 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Maidstone West via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Strood in around 4h 57m.