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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Penzance is to bus which costs £20 - £65 and takes 12h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Penzance is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Earl Street and arriving at Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Penzance via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Penzance?

The distance between Maidstone and Penzance is 346 miles. The road distance is 313.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs £95 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Maidstone to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Penzance bus from?

Maidstone to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Penzance?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Penzance is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £65 and takes 12h 43m.

Where does the Maidstone to Penzance bus arrive?

Maidstone to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Maidstone to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maidstone to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Penzance is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Maidstone to Penzance.

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

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Maidstone to Penzance - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Maidstone to Penzance 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 Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 27m
£98–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
12h 43m
£20–64
Train, bus
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 Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
11h 55m
£29–86
Drive 311.7 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Penzancecar 311.7 mi
5h 26m
£76–110
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 Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
9h 15m
£153–535
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 Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
9h 29m
£81–420
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
4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
9h 21m
£77–390
Train to London City Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h 59m
£338–822
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly
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 train from Truro to Penzancetrain
7h 33m
£60–353

Maidstone to Penzance by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

11h 55mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 344 mi
Duration: 10h 27m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Penzance via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Earl Street to Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 43m.

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