There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to Bristol 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 Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 14m£38–207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 040 / ...
5h 59m£13–35Drive 154.3 mi
- Drive from Maidstone to Bristolcar 154.3 mi
2h 37m£38–54Line 7 bus, line 291 bus, line 400 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bower Place to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
- Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to The Duke's Headbus 291
- Take the bus from The Duke's Head to Gatwick South Terminalbus 400
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus
7h 43m£20–44
Maidstone to Bristol by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Bristol is to bus which costs £12 - £35 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Earl Street and arriving at Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Maidstone and Bristol is 160 miles. The road distance is 155.2 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £210.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Maidstone to Bristol, including transfers.
Maidstone to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.
Maidstone to Bristol train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Bristol, England?
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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Earl Street to Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bower Place to Royal Victoria Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Royal Victoria Place to The Duke's Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from The Duke's Head to Gatwick South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Maidstone to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Maidstone to Bristol train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Bristol is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Maidstone to Bristol.
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