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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Bodmin is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Bodmin is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Bodmin?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Dennison Road Car Park via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Bodmin?

The distance between Maidstone and Bodmin is 296 miles. The road distance is 265.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Bodmin without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 8h 23m and costs £120 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Maidstone to Bodmin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Bodmin bus from?

Maidstone to Bodmin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Bodmin?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Bodmin is to train via Exeter which takes 8h 23m and costs £120 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Maidstone to Bodmin bus arrive?

Maidstone to Bodmin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Bodmin?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Bodmin is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Maidstone to Bodmin.

Where can I stay near Bodmin?

There are 3574+ hotels available in Bodmin.

Maidstone to Bodmin - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Maidstone to Bodmin by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
8h 23m
£122–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B23
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Stationbus B20
3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
9h 30m
£51–123
Drive 264.4 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Bodmincar 264.4 mi
4h 38m
£64–93
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
7h 50m
£155–458
Train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bodmin Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
9h 24m
£133–260
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
9h 3m
£264–696
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 Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LTN - NQY
9h 1m
£113–401
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain
2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Robartes Roadbus
6h 33m
£61–294

Maidstone to Bodmin by train and bus

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8h 23mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.8 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Bodmin, England?

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Robartes Road via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Waterloo Station / York Road, London Waterloo, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Dennison Road Car Park via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Plymouth Coach Station in around 9h 30m.

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