The average train between Bristol and Maidstone takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to Maidstone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bristol and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Maidstone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Bristol to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Maidstone East station.
Book your Bristol to Maidstone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Bristol and Maidstone is 217.2 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Maidstone East via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 32m.