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How to get fromPaignton to Maidstoneby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    5h 12m
    £105–198

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus bus 814
    8h 35m
    £38–61

  3. Drive  226.3 mi

    1. Drive from Paignton to Maidstonecar car 226.3 mi
    3h 55m
    £57–82

  4. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train
    7h 48m
    £130–290

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Maidstone Easttrain train
    6h 54m
    £91–196

  6. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain train
    8h 2m
    £227–491

  7. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain train
    7h 56m
    £254–512

Paignton to Maidstone by train and subway

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Maidstone East via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to King Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 8h 35m.

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