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How to get fromMaidstone to St Ives (Cornwall)by train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) 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 St Erthtrain train
    8h 34m
    £143–265

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Foundry Squarebus bus 406
    11h 42m
    £54–98

  3. Drive  309.3 mi

    1. Drive from Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall)car car 309.3 mi
    5h 25m
    £77–111

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    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
    9h 26m
    £167–476

  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 St Erthtrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    10h 51m
    £143–270

  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
    12h 23m
    £68–103

  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
    9h 21m
    £110–337

Maidstone to St Ives (Cornwall) by train and subway

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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, Totnes, and St Erth in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Harbour Hotel via London Victoria and Foundry Square in around 11h 42m.

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