The average train between Wakefield and Maidstone takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Maidstone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Wakefield to Maidstone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Maidstone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Strood station.
Book your Wakefield to Maidstone train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Wakefield and Maidstone is 301.3 km. The road distance is 351 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Maidstone West via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Strood in around 3h 36m.