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Plymouth to Maidstone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Maidstone takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

5h 29m
Duration
266 mi
Distance
£138
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
5h 1m
£117–206

Plymouth to Maidstone train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Maidstone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 265.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Maidstone East via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 5h 1m.

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