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There are 5 ways to get from Alton to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 50m
    £94–178

  2. Drive 171.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Plymouthcar car 171.9 mi
    3h 5m
    £42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    9h 2m

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 13m
    £194–419

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 33m
    £76–168

Alton to Plymouth by bus, foot, and train

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Alton, Hampshire, England and Plymouth, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drayman's Way to Plymouth Coach Station via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 2m.

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