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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Paignton is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Paignton is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Paignton?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Paignton. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Great Western Road via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Paignton?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Paignton via Charing Cross station, London Paddington and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Paignton?

The distance between Maidstone and Paignton is 243 miles. The road distance is 226.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Maidstone to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Paignton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Paignton train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Paignton?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Paignton is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Maidstone to Paignton bus arrive?

Maidstone to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Maidstone to Paignton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maidstone to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Paignton is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Maidstone to Paignton.

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

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Where can I stay near Paignton?

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Maidstone to Paignton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Maidstone to Paignton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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 Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 1m
£105–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Great Western Roadbus 501
7h 55m
£36–65
Drive 224.8 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Paigntoncar 224.8 mi
3h 54m
£56–80
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
9h 2m
£236–486
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
6h 44m
£90–185
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
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
7h 2m
£129–337
Train to London City Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
8h 8m
£274–661

Maidstone to Paignton by bus

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Distance: 241.9 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Paignton via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Great Western Road via London Victoria in around 7h 55m.

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