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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 53m
    £114–243

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Harold Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Ukn49
    8h 32m
    £51–98

  3. Drive 242.2 mi

    1. Drive from Basildon to Plymouthcar car 242.2 mi
    4h 50m
    £59–86

  4. Fly from London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 54m
    £254–565

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 1m
    £132–283

Basildon to Plymouth by train and subway

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Plymouth, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £100–200 and the journey takes 3h 11m.

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