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 £45 - £110 and takes 9h.

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 £50 - £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 Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

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 4h 55m.

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 4h 55m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 4h 55m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h.

Where does the Maidstone to Paignton bus arrive?

Maidstone to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate 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 - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 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 / ...
4h 55m
£103–214
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 Bampfylde Streetbus B9
3. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Great Western Roadbus 501 / ...
9h
£45–106
Drive 224.8 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Paigntoncar 224.8 mi
3h 54m
£55–80
Train, 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 59m
£141–331
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 41m
£100–219
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 2 / ...
10h 30m
£54–130

Maidstone to Paignton by train and subway

130Weekly Services

4h 55mAverage Duration

£103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.9 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Great Western Road via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bampfylde Street in around 9h.

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