The distance between Salisbury and Plymouth is around 216km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Salisbury 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 Exeter St Davids and then to Plymouth.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Plymouth Armada Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Plymouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).
The distance between Salisbury and Plymouth is around 216km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (113 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Salisbury and Plymouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Plymouth is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Plymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Plymouth. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Salisbury to Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
South Western Railway, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Salisbury and Plymouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Salisbury and Plymouth. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Salisbury to Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bond St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
National Express, Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West and FlixBus run regular bus services between Salisbury and Plymouth. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Plymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Plymouth. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Salisbury and Plymouth. The distance is around 216km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Plymouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 55m | £64($76) | hourly | 225km (140 miles) |
Bus | 5h 45m | £22($26) | once daily | 286km (178 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £38($45) | on demand | 216km (134 miles) |
Stagecoach South West
South Western Railway
The following major airports near Plymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.