Ipswich to Maidstone by train
Maidstone lies 99 km (61 mi) south-west of Ipswich, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 57 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 120 km (75 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ipswich | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 178,835 | 107,627 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Ipswich railway station, Derby Road railway station | Maidstone Barracks railway station, Maidstone West railway station, Maidstone East railway station |
| Postal codes | IP1–IP4 | ME14–ME99 |
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Common questions
How far is Maidstone from Ipswich?
99 km (61 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ipswich; by road roughly 120 km (75 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Maidstone by train?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ipswich and Maidstone?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.