The average train between Maidstone and Plymouth takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Plymouth station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Maidstone to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Maidstone to Plymouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Maidstone and Plymouth is 342.1 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Plymouth via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 5h 5m.