The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Maidstone takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Maidstone train tickets online with c2c and Southeastern.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Maidstone is 33.1 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Maidstone East via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Bus Station, and London Bridge in around 2h 45m.