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How to get fromBasildon to Plymouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 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 55m
    £107–187

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus X10
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    10h 6m
    £41–78

  3. Train, bus

    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 37m
    £52–93

  4. Drive  242 mi

    1. Drive from Basildon to Plymouthcar car 242 mi
    4h 51m
    £61–88

  5. Fly London City Airport to Exeter, 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
    8h 3m
    £272–507

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Exeter, 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
    £129–287

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Exeter, 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
    8h 23m
    £228–460

  8. Fly London City Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LCY - NQY
    2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 39m
    £256–640

Basildon to Plymouth by train, foot, and subway

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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 £95–170 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 6m.

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