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Trip Overview

The average train between Maidstone and Lancaster takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Maidstone to Lancaster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 2m
Duration
269 mi
Distance
£114
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 Lancastertrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 5m
£96–156

Maidstone to Lancaster train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Maidstone and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast11h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 13m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 13m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 11m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 13m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 13m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 11m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 13m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 13m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 11m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 13m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 13m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 11m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 40m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 40m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 40m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Maidstone to Lancaster? 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 Lancaster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 268.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Lancaster via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 5m.

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