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Trip Summary
You can pick from 16 daily train trips between Sittingbourne and Maidstone. The average train journey from Sittingbourne to Maidstone takes one hour and 16 minutes, but some Southeastern train trips are as short as 52 minutes.
| Distance | 10 mi (16 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 52m |
| Lowest price | $14.38 |
| Most frequent service | Southeastern + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Sittingbourne to Maidstone?
2 train services operate from Sittingbourne to Maidstone. Southeastern + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 12 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern | 4 | 1h 10m | $14.38 |
| Southeastern + Connections | 12 | 1h 19m | $14.38 |
Southeastern is a rail franchise that operates passenger train services between central London and southeast England. The company's fleet of over 300 trains stops at 180 stations across London, Kent, and East Sussex, and standard and first-class fares are available. First-class passengers enjoy dedicated areas, larger seats, more legroom, and a quieter travel experience. Onboard restrooms are available for all passengers.
Southeastern is a rail franchise that operates passenger train services between central London and southeast England. The company's fleet of over 300 trains stops at 180 stations across London, Kent, and East Sussex, and standard and first-class fares are available. First-class passengers enjoy dedicated areas, larger seats, more legroom, and a quieter travel experience. Onboard restrooms are available for all passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Sittingbourne to Maidstone tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. 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 Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Sittingbourne at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 16 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 Sittingbourne.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Sittingbourne?
Main departure station: Swale Station
There are two stations in Sittingbourne where you can board the train to Maidstone.
All train stations in Sittingbourne:
Swale Station
St. Michaels Road
Where is the train station in Maidstone?
Main arrival station: Maidstone Barracks
Maidstone receives travelers from Sittingbourne at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Maidstone:
Maidstone Barracks
Maidstone West
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