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Trip Overview

The average train between Maidstone and Chester takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 53m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain train Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 14m
£81–131

Maidstone to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Maidstone and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 6:14 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 1m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 4m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 53m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 2m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 53m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 2m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 53m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 2m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 53m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 2m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Maidstone to Chester? 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 Maidstone to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Chester via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 14m.

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