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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Maidstone takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

2h 57m
Duration
111 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Portsmouth to Maidstone train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 59m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern3h 13m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 51m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 42m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern3h 17m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 42m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 40m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern3h 13m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 51m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 42m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern3h 13m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 51m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 42m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern3h 13m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 51m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 42m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern3h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Maidstone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 111.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Maidstone East via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 3h 8m.

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