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Essex to Maidstone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essex and Maidstone takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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.

2h 40m
Duration
75 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Strood

best
  1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain train
  3. Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain train
2h 25m
£37–66

Essex to Maidstone train times

Trains run hourly between Essex and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 4:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 21m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 37m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 24m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 6m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 37m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 24m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 6m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)SoutheasternSoutheastern2h 18m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essex 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.

Map of how to get from Essex to Maidstone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 75.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Maidstone West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Strood in around 2h 25m.

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