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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dunstable to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leagrave to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 49m
    £115–199

  2. Bus via Luton DART Parkway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk998 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Ukn49
    8h 41m
    £32–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    7h 57m
    £38–73

  4. Drive  215.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dunstable to Plymouthcar car 215.7 mi
    4h 32m
    £54–78

  5. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 31m
    £211–426

  6. Fly Luton Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LTN - NQY
    2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 3m
    £100–279

Dunstable to Plymouth by train

Calendar128Weekly Trains
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Leagrave to Plymouth via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Plymouth Coach Station via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 57m.

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