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How to get fromMaidstone to Penzanceby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Maidstone to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Totnes

    best
    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain train
    8h 5m
    £142–267

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    10h 55m
    £41–95

  3. Drive  311.5 mi

    1. Drive from Maidstone to Penzancecar car 311.5 mi
    5h 26m
    £77–111

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    8h 58m
    £168–478

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain train Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    10h 28m
    £142–267

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain train Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49
    11h 18m
    £65–100

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LGW - NQY
    4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    8h 53m
    £111–339

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LCY - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 45m
    £266–713

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LTN - NQY
    4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 41m
    £127–356

Maidstone to Penzance by train and subway

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 10h 55m.

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