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How to get fromDerby to Plymouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Plymouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    4h 18m
    £110–170
  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 104 / ...
    7h 37m
    £48–81
  3. Drive  239.8 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Plymouthcar car 239.8 mi
    4h 9m
    £61–87

Derby to Plymouth by train

Calendar90Weekly Trains
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Derby, England and Plymouth, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 18m.

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