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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Maidstone
Showing times and prices for 16 Apr
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£139
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
217 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Maidstone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Maidstone will cost around £139 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
Fast trains
To travel from Bristol to Maidstone you need to make at least 2 changes.
P22586+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
P739938:303h29Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:59Maidstone East (MDE)£671One-way2 changes
C74903+P22796+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P735459:003h30Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:30Maidstone East (MDE)£1331One-way3 changes- C75328+P22795+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P732358:333h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:24Maidstone West (MDW)£1331One-way4 changes
- P29610+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P75673 · P757458:003h26Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:26Maidstone Barracks (MDB)£1671One-way3 changes
- P29610+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P735498:003h30Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:30Maidstone East (MDE)£1671One-way2 changes
- P29610+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P75673 · P757458:003h26Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:26Maidstone Barracks (MDB)£1671One-way3 changes
- P22586+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+P739938:303h29Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:59Maidstone East (MDE)£671One-way2 changes
- C74901+P22794+
G24652+Tube from Bond Street (Elizabeth line) to London Bridge8:013h29Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:30Maidstone East (MDE)£1671One-way4 changes - C74903+P22796+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P735459:003h30Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:30Maidstone East (MDE)£1331One-way3 changes
- P29610+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P735498:003h30Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:30Maidstone East (MDE)£1671One-way2 changes
Live departures
Bristol to Maidstone train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Maidstone trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P29610+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P75673 · P75745 | 7:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h26 | 10:26 Maidstone Barracks (MDB) | 3 changes | |
| P29610+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P73549 | 7:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h30 | 10:30 Maidstone East (MDE) | 2 changes | |
| C74901+P22794+G24652+Tube from Bond Street (Elizabeth line) to London Bridge | 7:01 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h29 | 10:30 Maidstone East (MDE) | 4 changes | |
| P22586+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+P73993 | 7:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h29 | 10:59 Maidstone East (MDE) | 2 changes | |
| C75328+P22795+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P73235 | 7:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h51 | 11:24 Maidstone West (MDW) | 4 changes | |
| C74903+P22796+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+P73545 | 8:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h30 | 11:30 Maidstone East (MDE) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Maidstone
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to Maidstone run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:27, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 217 km distance in 3h 22m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 217 km |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 1:27 |
Last train 21:27 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 4 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Railway, first_great_western from Bristol to Maidstone trainsGreat Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and Maidstone from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 22m
Cheapest Price
£27
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 58m
Cheapest Price
£139
first_great_western frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Bristol to Maidstone train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Maidstone by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Maidstone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol to Maidstone can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £48.
The train journey from Bristol to Maidstone covers a distance of 217 km and takes approximately 3h 22m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Bristol to Maidstone is 217 km.
The first train from Bristol to Maidstone leaves at 1:27.
The last train from Bristol to Maidstone departs at 21:27.
Trains from Bristol to Maidstone run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol to Maidstone.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bristol to Maidstone.
To travel from Bristol to Maidstone, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Bristol to Maidstone.
The train station in Bristol that goes to Maidstone is Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), and it arrives at Maidstone East (MDE).
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Maidstone is by train, costing approximately £27.
Booking trains from Bristol to Maidstone in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bristol to Maidstone offers a mix of urban and countryside views, with scenic stretches through the rolling hills and picturesque landscapes of the West Country and South East England.
A day trip from Bristol to Maidstone is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 22m. Trains run 6 times per day.
To fully explore Maidstone and its attractions, a stay of two to three days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol to Maidstone.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Maidstone
Bristol
Maidstone
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Maidstone.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Clifton Down
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
ShowerLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
11 kmWifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
Dining
- Dexters
- Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Taxis
- Outside the main terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- £1
Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- Winford Manor Hotel
Shower
- Cost £10
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main terminal
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main terminal
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
- Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
- Parking: short-term and long-term options available
Public transport options for Bristol, Airport
- Bus: Airport Flyer Express
- Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services
The major train station for arrivals in Maidstone is Maidstone East. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maidstone East for your journey to Maidstone from Bristol.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London from the main side entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London. Step free access to platform 3, terminal platform, for services towards London. There is step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 200 metres. From the Ticket office the step free access to all platforms is via the station forecourt.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 01:00 Saturday 05:30 - 01:00 Sunday 06:30 - 23:59
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Rooms on the platforms only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and Platform 2/3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Maidstone East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access.Steps to all platforms down from main road.Interchange between platforms via steps up to road bridge. Unstaffed station. There are no station staff but there are staff to assist on the trains.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Maidstone Barracks
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Maidstone West: Opposite the station entrance on Buckland Hill. Towards Strood: Outside the station, on Buckland Hill.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Station Approach.
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
WC
- £0.30
Hotel
- Premier Inn Maidstone
- Travelodge Maidstone Central
- The Townhouse Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and access to platforms
Public transport options for Maidstone West
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Train: Southeastern services
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