The average train between Watford and Maidstone takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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 Watford and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Watford to Maidstone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Maidstone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Watford to Maidstone train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Maidstone is 76.6 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Maidstone East via London Euston, Euston station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 2h 9m.