What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Plymouth?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Plymouth is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Plymouth?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Plymouth is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Plymouth via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Croydon to Plymouth?

The distance between Croydon and Plymouth is 241 miles. The road distance is 216.5 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Plymouth without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £100 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Plymouth?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Croydon to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Plymouth bus from?

Croydon to Plymouth bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Plymouth train from?

Croydon to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Croydon to Plymouth is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station, which costs and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Croydon to Plymouth bus arrive?

Croydon to Plymouth bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Plymouth train arrive?

Croydon to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Plymouth is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Croydon to Plymouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to Plymouth?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 24m
£108–207
Drive 215.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Plymouthcar 215.2 mi
4h 5m
£53–76
Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Ukn49
8h 16m
Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
5h 50m
£113–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
9h 6m
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
6h 58m
£203–456

Croydon to Plymouth by train

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Distance: 239.5 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Heathrow Airport in around 8h 16m.

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