There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
6h 39m£91–196Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
9h 35m£43–75Drive 252.9 mi
- Drive from Maidstone to Aberystwythcar 252.9 mi
4h 57m£63–91Train, bus
- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
8h 54m£74–126
Maidstone to Aberystwyth by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via London Victoria and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Aberystwyth via Charing Cross station, London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Maidstone and Aberystwyth is 277 miles. The road distance is 254.4 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £90 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Maidstone to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Maidstone to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Maidstone to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Aberystwyth via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via London Victoria and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 35m.
Train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from King Street to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Maidstone to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Maidstone to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Aberystwyth is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Maidstone to Aberystwyth.
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