The average train between Whitstable and Maidstone takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitstable 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 Whitstable and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 4:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Maidstone station via Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Whitstable to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
Whitstable to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Maidstone West station.
Book your Whitstable to Maidstone train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Whitstable and Maidstone is 36.9 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from Whitstable to Maidstone West via Strood in around 1h 29m.