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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Sofia is to train and fly which costs $85 - $320 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $160 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone station to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Chequers Bus Station and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 10m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Sofia?

The distance between Maidstone and Sofia is 2142 km.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Sofia without a car is to bus via Dover which takes 28h 42m and costs $110 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Maidstone to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Sofia bus from?

Maidstone to Sofia bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Chequers Bus Station.

Where does the Maidstone to Sofia bus arrive?

Maidstone to Sofia bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 5:42 AM in Maidstone and 7:42 AM in Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2226+ hotels available in Sofia.

Maidstone to Sofia - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Maidstone to Sofia by train, plane, bus, car, car train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LHR - SOF
7h 20m
$164–387
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane STN - SOF
7h 41m
$81–309
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Sofia-Bucharest
28h 42m
$111–152
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sofiacar
21h 44m
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LCY - SOF
8h 59m
$227–605
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LTN - SOF
7h 40m
$89–311
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Sofia-Bucharest
36h 10m
$196
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Maidstone to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbusferry
2. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
3. Take the bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2d
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Maidstone to Sibiubus
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Sofiabus 983
2d
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Sofiacar
22h 58m
$422–675

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

36Weekly Planes

5h 15mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Maidstone to Sofia.

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Distance: 2,141.9 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Sofia Central Bus Station via Ashford International, Dover Priory, Dover, Bucharest Obor, Gara Obor, Gara de Nord, and Bucharest in around 28h 42m.

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