The distance between Oxford and Plymouth is around 310km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Oxford to Plymouth by train, bus and car. 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 Reading and then to Plymouth.
Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Plymouth Armada Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Oxford to Plymouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($105).
The distance between Oxford and Plymouth is around 310km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Oxford and Plymouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oxford to Plymouth is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £90 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Plymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Plymouth. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Oxford and Plymouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Oxford and Plymouth. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Oxford and Plymouth. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Plymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Plymouth. instead which will take 3h 5m.
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 Oxford and Plymouth. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Plymouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 5m | £90($105) | hourly | 347km (216 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 50m | £30($36) | 4 times a week | 316km (196 miles) |
Bus to Plymouth Coach Station, Armada Way | 7h 35m | £21($25) | once daily | 339km (211 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | £35($42) | on demand | 310km (193 miles) |
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The following major airports near Plymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.