The average train between Maidstone and Saint Leonards-on-Sea takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Saint Leonards-on-Sea. 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 Saint Leonards-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Saint Leonards-on-Sea at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Saint Leonards-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Saint Leonards-on-Sea station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Maidstone to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at St Leonards Warrior Square station.
Book your Maidstone to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Maidstone and Saint Leonards-on-Sea is 45.7 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to St Leonards Warrior Square via Ashford International in around 2h 5m.