The average train between Sunderland and Maidstone takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 every 2 hours between Sunderland and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Maidstone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Sunderland to Maidstone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Maidstone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Sunderland to Maidstone train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Maidstone is 423.9 km. The road distance is 513 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Maidstone East via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and London Bridge in around 5h 3m.