What is the cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Brightling?

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Brightling is to drive which costs £7 - £10 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Maidstone to Brightling?

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Brightling is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £10.

How far is it from Maidstone to Brightling?

The distance between Maidstone and Brightling is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.2 miles.

How do I travel from Maidstone to Brightling without a car?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Brightling without a car is to line 5 bus which takes 1h 9m and costs £25 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Maidstone to Brightling?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Maidstone to Brightling, including transfers.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Brightling?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Brightling is to line 5 bus which takes 1h 9m and costs £25 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 1h 46m.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Brightling?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Brightling is 28 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Maidstone to Brightling.

Where can I stay near Brightling?

There are 1163+ hotels available in Brightling.

Maidstone to Brightling - 5 ways to travel via train, line 5 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone to Brightling by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 5 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sheal's Crescent to The Eight Bells5
1h 9m
£26–32
Drive 28 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Maidstone to Brightling28 mi
42 min
£7–10
Train
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Paddock WoodStrood - Paddock Wood / ...
2. Take the train from Tonbridge to EtchinghamLondon Charing Cross - Hastings / ...
1h 46m
£33–46
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Brightling28 mi
42 min
£120–150
Line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Bower Place to Railway Station7
2h 12m
£27–33

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 28 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Brightling, England?

Arriva Kent & Surrey operates a bus from Sheal's Crescent to The Eight Bells every 3 hours. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maidstone West to Brightling via Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, and Etchingham in around 1h 46m.

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