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Portsmouth to Maidstone trains

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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

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 7m
£46–90

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 Friday, October 23, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySoutheastern2h 59m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 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, October 26, 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, October 27, 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, October 28, 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 Thursday, October 29, 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 7m.

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