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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Maidstone takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Maidstone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 1m
Duration
223 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
  2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
3h 49m
£84–133

Manchester to Maidstone train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Maidstone? 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Maidstone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Maidstone, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Maidstone East via London Euston, Euston station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 49m.

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