The average train between Maidstone and Thanet District takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Thanet District. 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 Thanet District. The earliest departure is at 1:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Thanet District at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Thanet District. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Thanet District station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Maidstone to Thanet District train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Thanet District train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Minster station.
Book your Maidstone to Thanet District train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Maidstone and Thanet District is 54.1 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Minster via Ashford International in around 1h 45m.