There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Maidstone by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone Easttrain
6h 50m£110–199Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
- Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
8h 34m£56–98Drive 234.7 mi
- Drive from Bideford to Maidstonecar 234.7 mi
4h 15m£58–84Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
8h 3m£97–198
Bideford to Maidstone by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Maidstone is to bus and train which costs £55 - £100 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Bideford to Maidstone is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Maidstone East via Exeter St Davids, Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Bideford and Maidstone is 266 miles. The road distance is 236.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bideford to Maidstone without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 50m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Bideford to Maidstone, including transfers.
Bideford to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Bideford to Maidstone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Maidstone is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Bideford to Maidstone.
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What companies run services between Bideford, England and Maidstone, England?
You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Maidstone East via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Charing Cross to Maidstone East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Maidstone East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Bridge to Maidstone East
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–130
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
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