There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Kent by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ashford International
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 27m£86–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
- Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
6h 19m£24–40Drive 163.6 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Kentcar 163.6 mi
2h 44m£41–59Train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 44m£78–137Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bristol Uni of West England to London Victoriabus Uk041
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
6h 22m£39–67
Bristol to Kent by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Kent is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Kent is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Kent. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Lenham via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Bristol and Kent is 187 miles. The road distance is 164.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 27m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Bristol to Kent, including transfers.
Bristol to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Kent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 27m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Kent, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lenham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dickley Wood via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and King Street in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Bristol to Kent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Kent is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Bristol to Kent.
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