What is the cheapest way to get from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 12h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Charing Cross station, London Paddington and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

How far is it from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The distance between Maidstone and St Ives (Cornwall) is 344 miles. The road distance is 311.1 miles.

How do I travel from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car?

The best way to get from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 10h 51m and costs £150 - £320.

How long does it take to get from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall)?

It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) bus from?

Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) train from?

Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The best way to get from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 10h 51m and costs £150 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) bus arrive?

Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) train arrive?

Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall)?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall).

How do I get a train ticket from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall)?

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Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

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Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 51m
£153–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B23
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Stationbus B20
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Harbour Hotelbus 14
12h 19m
£60–138
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
12h 15m
£72–157
Drive 309.3 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall)car 309.3 mi
5h 25m
£76–109

Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, foot, subway, and bus

7Weekly Services

12h 15mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342.4 mi
Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and St Ives (Cornwall), England?

You can take a train from Maidstone East to St Ives (Cornwall) via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and St Erth in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Harbour Hotel via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station in around 12h 19m.

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