Explore Portsmouth to Maidstone by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Portsmouth to Maidstone aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Portsmouth and Maidstone

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £63.00, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 2 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Portsmouth to Maidstone departure frequency and train timetable

With 18 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 48 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:25 and the last one is at 22:40. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:19, with the last one at 20:05.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Portsmouth to Maidstone?

On this route spanning 123 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 54 minutes.

When are tickets between Portsmouth and Maidstone available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Portsmouth and Maidstone can be purchased 2 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn more about train travel from Portsmouth to Maidstone

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Maidstone city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Portsmouth to Maidstone by train?

The train journey between Portsmouth and Maidstone covers 123 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Portsmouth to Maidstone?

The cheapest fare on this route is £63.00. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Portsmouth to Maidstone?

You can book your tickets 2 and a half months in advance for this route.

What’s the travel time from Portsmouth to Maidstone by train?

The fastest journey time is 2 hours and 54 minutes.