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

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There are 6 ways to get from Maidstone to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 9m
    £112–207
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 27m
    £33–75
  3. Drive  246 mi

    1. Drive from Maidstone to Plymouthcar car 246 mi
    4h 15m
    £61–88
  4. 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 Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h
    £139–356
  5. 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 Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Ukn49
    9h 20m
    £48–77
  6. 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 Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 5m
    £294–680

Maidstone to Plymouth by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Maidstone East to Plymouth via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Plymouth Coach Station via London Victoria in around 8h 27m.

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