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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Exeter is to train and bus which costs £24 - £80 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Exeter. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Exeter?

The distance between Maidstone and Exeter is 215 miles. The road distance is 204.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Exeter without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 55m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Maidstone to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Exeter bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Exeter train from?

Maidstone to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Exeter?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Exeter is to train via London which takes 3h 55m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Maidstone to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Where does the Maidstone to Exeter train arrive?

Maidstone to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Exeter is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Maidstone to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Maidstone to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Maidstone to Exeter 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 London
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
3h 55m
£73–177
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
8h 5m
£25–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B23
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bampfylde Streetbus B9
6h 45m
£42–57
Drive 203.1 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Exetercar 203.1 mi
3h 33m
£49–71
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
5h 39m
£113–304
Train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
5h 14m
£33–111
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 Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h
£155–459
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
8h 44m
£210–606

Maidstone to Exeter by train and subway

130Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Exeter St Davids via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Bampfylde Street via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 6h 45m.

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