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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Maidstone takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 38m
Duration
117 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h 47m
£48–95

Southampton to Maidstone train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 35m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 40m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 3m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 44m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 36m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 33m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 44m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 36m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 33m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 44m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 36m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 33m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 44m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 36m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 33m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 23m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 31m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

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  • Distance: 116.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Maidstone East via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 2h 47m.

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