The average train between Maidstone and Calais takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Maidstone to Calais. 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 every 4 hours between Maidstone and Calais. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Maidstone to Calais? 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 Maidstone to Calais. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Calais station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Maidstone to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Maidstone to Calais train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Maidstone to Calais train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Maidstone and Calais is 99.9 km. The road distance is 437 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Calais Ville via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 23m.