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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Torquay is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Torquay is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Torquay. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Tesco via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Bus Station and Sherborne Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Torquay?

The distance between Maidstone and Torquay is 243 miles. The road distance is 224.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Maidstone to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Torquay bus from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Torquay?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Torquay is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Maidstone to Torquay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maidstone to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Torquay is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Maidstone to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2616+ hotels available in Torquay.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Maidstone to Torquay 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
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 9m
£108–209
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 Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 2 / ...
9h 35m
£45–107
Drive 223.5 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Torquaycar 223.5 mi
3h 53m
£55–80
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 24m
£132–332
Train via Exeter St Davids
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
6h 38m
£100–220
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
7h 58m
£186–509
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
9h 1m
£256–719

Maidstone to Torquay by train, subway, and bus

130Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Cary Parade via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Tesco via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Sherborne Road in around 9h 35m.

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