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Outbound fromThirsk to Maidstone by train
It takes an average of 5h 30m to travel from Thirsk to Maidstone by train, over a distance of around 219 miles (353 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Thirsk to Maidstone and tickets for this journey start from £57.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 06:58 | |
| Departure station | Thirsk | |
| Arrival station | Maidstone | |
| Journey time | From 5h 30m | |
| Distance | 219 miles (353 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 4 changes | |
| Price | From £57.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern |
Taking the train from Thirsk to Maidstone in 5 hours 30 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Thirsk to Maidstone? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 30 minutes to travel the 219 miles (353 km) from Thirsk to Maidstone by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 30 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 4 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with East Midlands Railway, Southeastern or TransPennine Express to Maidstone. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Thirsk to Maidstone in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £57.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Maidstone by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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