The average train between Maidstone and Braintree takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Braintree. 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 Maidstone and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Braintree station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Maidstone to Braintree train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Braintree train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Maidstone to Braintree train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Maidstone and Braintree is 68 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Braintree via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 2m.