The average train between Maidstone and Bristol takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone to Bristol. 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 Maidstone and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Bristol at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Bristol station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Maidstone to Bristol train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Bristol train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Maidstone to Bristol train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Maidstone and Bristol is 217.2 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Bristol Temple Meads via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 16m.