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

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There are 7 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 5m
    £122–239

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus bus B23
    2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus B20
    7h 30m
    £47–115

  3. Drive 246 mi

    1. Drive from Maidstone to Plymouthcar car 246 mi
    4h 15m
    £60–87

  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 Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 24m
    £217–502

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 32m
    £113–243

  6. 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 3m
    £142–302

  7. 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 52m
    £266–549

Maidstone to Plymouth by train and subway

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Plymouth Coach Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 7h 30m.

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