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How to get fromMaidstone to St Ivesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Maidstone to St Ives 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 33m
    £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 Interchangebus bus 406
    11h 24m
    £54–98

  3. Drive  309.9 mi

    1. Drive from Maidstone to St Ivescar car 309.9 mi
    5h 27m
    £78–112

  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 21m
    £167–526

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to St Erthtrain train London Paddington - Penzance
    11h 9m
    £146–271

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus bus Uk049
    13h 32m
    £61–96

  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 18m
    £110–347

Maidstone to St Ives by train and subway

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to The Terrace via London Victoria and Interchange in around 11h 24m.

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