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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Plovdiv is to bus and night train and train via Dover which costs $80 - $140 and takes 28h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Plovdiv is to train and fly which takes 8h 47m and costs $60 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone station to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East station and arriving at Plovdiv Bus Station South via Chatham and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 43m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Plovdiv?

The distance between Maidstone and Plovdiv is 2275 km.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Plovdiv without a car is to bus and night train and train via Dover which takes 28h 48m and costs $80 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Maidstone to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Plovdiv bus from?

Maidstone to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Where does the Maidstone to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Maidstone to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 2h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 12:39 AM in Maidstone and 2:39 AM in Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 722+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Maidstone to Plovdiv - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Maidstone to Plovdiv by train, plane, bus, night train, car, car train, shuttle, busferry, or car ferry

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

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LHR - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
9h 44m
$139–334
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)LTN - PDV
8h 47m
$64–364
Bus, night train, train via Dover
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Dimitrovgrad
3. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to PlovdivRe / ...
28h 48m
$81–135
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Plovdiv
22h 58m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)STN - PDV
9h 13m
$85–432
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LTN - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
10h 1m
$75–257
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)STN - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
10h 37m
$82–295
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LGW - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
9h 30m
$109–356
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)STN - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
13h 23m
$384–766
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagora
3. Take the train from Stara Zagora to PlovdivRe
36h 31m
$173–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Praha, ÚAN FlorencMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Plovdiv Bus Station SouthRacic Eurobus
41h 43m
$139–175
Bus and ferry, shuttle
1. Take the busferry from Maidstone to Bucharest
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plovdiv
2d 14h
$358–584
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Plovdiv
24h 7m
$484–720

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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Distance: 2,275.2 km
Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Maidstone East station to Plovdiv Bus Station South via Chatham and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 41h 43m.

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