Maidstone to Portsmouth by train

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Overview: trains from Maidstone to Portsmouth

Find the key information for travelling by train from Maidstone to Portsmouth, 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 06:02 View journey
Last train 23:11 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 123
Trains / day 32 View all
Cheapest journey €138.90 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 46m
Train operators 6

Going from Maidstone to Portsmouth by train

About to set off from Maidstone to Portsmouth by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train travel between Maidstone and Portsmouth: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Maidstone to Portsmouth:

  • Cheapest tickets: €138.90

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 months in advance.

Departure frequency and timetable from Maidstone to Portsmouth

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Maidstone to Portsmouth:

  • 06:02 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 22:14 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:29 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:11 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 20 minutes from Maidstone toward Portsmouth.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 32 trains serving this route each day.

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

On this route spanning 123 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 5 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Maidstone to Portsmouth?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 3 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your trip to Portsmouth

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

FAQs about the train journey from Maidstone to Portsmouth

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

The total distance between Maidstone and Portsmouth by train is 123 kilometres.

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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.