The distance between London and Plymouth is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from London to Plymouth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Plymouth.
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Take the bus to Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way.
Take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth.
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There are several options for getting from London to Plymouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).
The distance between London and Plymouth is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (192 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from London and Plymouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from London to Plymouth is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Plymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Plymouth. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Plymouth with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 10m.
Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between London and Plymouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from London and Plymouth. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Plymouth with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 25m.
National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between London and Plymouth. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Plymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 6h 60m.
The closest major airport to Plymouth is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from London and Plymouth. The distance is around 346km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Plymouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £95($110) | hourly | 361km (224 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 4h 30m | £115($135) | hourly | 359km (223 miles) |
Bus | 5h 25m | £11($13) | every 20 mins | 359km (223 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 60m | £170($205) | hourly | 2,971km (1,846 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £40($47) | on demand | 346km (215 miles) |
Aurigny
Blue Islands Limited
Loganair
South Western Railway
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
The following major airports near Plymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.