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How to get fromCape Town to Plymouthby plane or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Cape Town to Plymouth by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Exeter, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane CPT - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    19h 40m
    £400–1,354

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane CPT - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    19h 44m
    £272–869

  3. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CPT - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    16h 10m
    £395–1,031

  4. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane CPT - NQY
    2. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    19h
    £412–1,357

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CPT - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    18h 47m
    £612–1,719

  6. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane CPT - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    21h 35m
    £431–1,160

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane CPT - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    19h 35m
    £367–1,133

  8. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane CPT - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train
    20h 44m
    £453–1,401

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration17h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,074 mi
  • Duration: 19h 40m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Plymouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Plymouth. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to St Davids Station, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Plymouth.

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