The average train between Maidstone and Westgate-on-Sea takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Westgate-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 Westgate-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Westgate-on-Sea at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 12m • 2 changes

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2h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Maidstone to Westgate-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 Westgate-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Westgate-on-Sea station via Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Maidstone to Westgate-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone West station.
Maidstone to Westgate-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Westgate-on-Sea station.
Book your Maidstone to Westgate-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Maidstone and Westgate-on-Sea is 58.4 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Westgate-on-Sea via Strood and Gillingham (Kent) in around 2h 16m.