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

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There are 6 ways to get from Maidstone to Torquay 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 Newton Abbottrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 3m
    £105–193

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus bus 501
    8h 13m
    £38–68

  3. Drive  223.5 mi

    1. Drive from Maidstone to Torquaycar car 223.5 mi
    3h 53m
    £56–80

  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 Paigntontrain train
    9h 20m
    £236–486

  5. Train via Exeter St Davids

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain train Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    6h 47m
    £91–184

  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 Paigntontrain train
    7h 20m
    £129–337

Maidstone to Torquay by train and subway

Calendar113Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Paignton via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Cary Parade via London Victoria and Rail Station in around 8h 13m.

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