The average train between Maidstone and Leicester takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Maidstone to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Leicester at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Leicester station via Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Maidstone to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone West station.
Maidstone to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Maidstone to Leicester train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Maidstone and Leicester is 189.8 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Leicester via Strood and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 30m.
