The average train between Plymouth and Maidstone takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. 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.
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 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Plymouth to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Plymouth to Maidstone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Plymouth and Maidstone is 342.1 km. The road distance is 427 km.
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 9m.