The average train between Eccles and Maidstone takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Eccles 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 Eccles and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eccles is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Eccles 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 Eccles to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Eccles station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Eccles to Maidstone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Eccles to Maidstone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Eccles to Maidstone train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Eccles and Maidstone is 313.3 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Eccles (Manchester) to Maidstone East via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 18m.