Preston to Maidstone by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Maidstone

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Maidstone, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:33 View journey
Last train 20:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 51m View journey
Distance (km) 352
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey US$126.71 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 34m
Train operators 5

Explore Preston to Maidstone by train

Thinking about travelling from Preston to Maidstone by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Preston to Maidstone

Getting from Preston to Maidstone by rail typically costs US$126.71, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Preston to Maidstone train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:33.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 20:59.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:58.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 20:05.

  • 28 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 33 minutes.

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

On this route spanning 352 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Booking time frame: Preston to Maidstone trains

Tickets for travel to Maidstone along this route are available for purchase 2 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your trip to Maidstone

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Maidstone.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Maidstone

Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Maidstone? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Preston to Maidstone covers 352 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.