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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 51m
    £128–257

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    9h 45m
    £56–138

  3. Drive 265.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Plymouthcar car 265.1 mi
    4h 38m
    £65–93

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane STN - NQY
    2. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain train
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 21m
    £84–270

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train Cambridge - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 13m
    £132–254

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 10m
    £185–274

Cambridge to Plymouth by train and subway

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Plymouth via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Plymouth Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 45m.

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