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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Maidstone takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

3h 53m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train Chester - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
3h 44m
£82–131

Chester to Maidstone train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.

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  • Distance: 218.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Maidstone, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Maidstone East via London Euston, Euston station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 44m.

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