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

The cheapest way to get from Dartford to Plymouth is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dartford to Plymouth is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Dartford and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Dartford to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Constance Grove and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Bexleyheath Clock Tower, Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Dartford and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Dartford and arriving at Plymouth via Abbey Wood and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Dartford to Plymouth?

The distance between Dartford and Plymouth is 246 miles. The road distance is 231.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dartford to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Dartford to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Plymouth bus from?

Dartford to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Plymouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Dartford to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Dartford to Plymouth is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £220 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Dartford to Plymouth bus arrive?

Dartford to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Dartford to Plymouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dartford to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Dartford to Plymouth is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Dartford to Plymouth.

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

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Where can I stay near Plymouth?

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There are 7 ways to get from Dartford to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 33m
£113–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
10h 1m
£30–212
Drive 229.8 mi
1. Drive from Dartford to Plymouthcar 229.8 mi
4h 32m
£56–81
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
7h 7m
£209–459
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 18m
£102–222
Fly from London City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
7h 41m
£250–509
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
6h 49m
£131–261

Dartford to Plymouth by train

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Distance: 244.7 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Dartford, 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 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 7h 5m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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