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Exeter to Maidstone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Maidstone takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

4h 21m
Duration
214 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
4h
£95–167

Exeter to Maidstone train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 57m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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: 214 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Maidstone East via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h.

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