There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to Cornwall by train, bus, or car
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Train via Exeter
best- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
9h 20m£139–314Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B23
- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Stationbus B20
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
10h 48m£61–85Drive 271 mi
- Drive from Maidstone to Cornwallcar 271 mi
4h 44m£67–96Train
- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Partrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
10h 24m£157–291
Maidstone to Cornwall by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Cornwall is to bus which costs £60 - £85 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Cornwall is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Roundabout via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Plymouth Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Luxulyan via Charing Cross station, London Paddington and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Maidstone and Cornwall is 300 miles. The road distance is 272.5 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Cornwall without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 20m and costs £130 - £320.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Maidstone to Cornwall, including transfers.
Maidstone to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Maidstone to Cornwall train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Cornwall is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 20m and costs £130 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £85 and takes 10h 48m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Roundabout via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Roundabout via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 10h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £20–30
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–180
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £75–110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £120–180
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from London Paddington to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £130–250
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £130–170
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £170–250
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–60
- 1st Class
- £70–100
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Maidstone to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Maidstone to Cornwall train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Cornwall is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Maidstone to Cornwall.
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