The average train between Newport and Maidstone takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Newport 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.
Trains run hourly between Newport and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Newport 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.
No, there is no direct train from Newport to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) station and arriving at Maidstone East station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Newport to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Maidstone East station.
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The distance between Newport and Maidstone is 246.3 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Maidstone East via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 32m.