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Trip Summary
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Eastbourne to Maidstone. Traveling by train from Eastbourne to Maidstone usually takes 2 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Southern + Connections train can make the trip in 2 hours and 9 minutes.
Distance | 36 mi (58 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 9m |
Lowest price | $26.63 |
Most frequent service | Southern + Connections |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Eastbourne to Maidstone?
Southern + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Eastbourne to Maidstone. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Southern + Connections | 3 | 2h 32m | $26.63 |
Southern Railway is part of the British rail network serving stations predominantly between central London and the British south coast. Destinations include Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and Worthing. WiFi and accessible restrooms are available on most trains, plus the option to upgrade to a first-class ticket with extra legroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Eastbourne to Maidstone tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Eastbourne at 11:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Maidstone to Eastbourne.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Eastbourne?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Eastbourne.
All train stations in Eastbourne:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Maidstone?
Main arrival station: Maidstone West
Maidstone receives travelers from Eastbourne at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Maidstone:
Maidstone West
Maidstone East
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