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

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There are 7 ways to get from Croydon 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 29m
    £100–184
  2. Drive  215.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Croydon to Plymouthcar car 215.2 mi
    4h 5m
    £54–78
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 5m
  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 48m
    £120–315
  5. Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Ukn49
    8h 21m
  6. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, 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 31m
    £234–488
  7. 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 9m
    £273–607

Croydon to Plymouth by train

Calendar127Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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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 £90–170 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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