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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Ruffec is to bus which costs €70 - €170 and takes 18h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Ruffec is to train and fly which takes 8h 10m and costs €140 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Ruffec?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Ruffec?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via London Bridge station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Ruffec?

The distance between Maidstone and Ruffec is 908 km.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Ruffec without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Maidstone to Ruffec, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Ruffec bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Ruffec train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Ruffec?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Ruffec is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €170 and takes 18h 45m.

Where does the Maidstone to Ruffec bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Ruffec?

Ruffec is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 12:38 AM in Maidstone and 1:38 AM in Ruffec.

Where does the Maidstone to Ruffec train arrive?

Maidstone to Ruffec train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ruffec?

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Maidstone to Ruffec - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Maidstone to Ruffec by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PoitiersTgv
4. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de RuffecTer
9h 17m
€140–512
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop
4. Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus Station
5. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de RuffecTer
19h 23m
€50–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoria814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers723
4. Take the bus from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
18h 45m
€74–165
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ruffec
8h 18m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
9h 17m
€99–303
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ruffec
9h 42m
€142–212
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)STN - PIS
3. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
8h 10m
€140–405
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LGW - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
5. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
9h 46m
€122–407

Maidstone to Ruffec by train, subway, and foot

49Weekly Services

9h 17mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 908.1 km
Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Gare de Ruffec via London Bridge, London Bridge station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Poitiers in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Gare de Ruffec via London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Poitiers, and Poitiers in around 18h 45m.

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