The average train between Maidstone and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Southend-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 Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Maidstone to Southend-on-Sea? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Maidstone to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Maidstone to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Maidstone and Southend-on-Sea is 33.1 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Southend Central via London Bridge, London Bridge station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 1m.