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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Plymouth is to drive which costs £90 - £140 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Plymouth is to fly and train which takes 5h 6m and costs £110 - £270.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Plymouth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Plymouth. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Durham to Plymouth?

The distance between Durham and Plymouth is 424 miles. The road distance is 385.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £230 - £330.

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

The train from Durham to Plymouth takes 6h 54m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Durham to Plymouth train from?

Durham to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Where does the Durham to Plymouth train arrive?

Durham to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Durham to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Plymouth is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Durham to Plymouth.

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

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Where can I stay near Plymouth?

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Durham to Plymouth - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Plymouth by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 54m
£230–330
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
6h 4m
£90–207
Drive 383.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Plymouthcar 383.4 mi
6h 30m
£94–135
Fly Newcastle to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
5h 6m
£117–262
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain
10h 40m
£188–341
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
6h 21m
£151–287
Train to Newcastle, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane NCL - NQY
3. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain
4. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
6h 56m
£104–263
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain
7h 12m
£162–469
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
8h 21m
£133–298

Durham to Plymouth by train

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 421.5 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Plymouth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £230–330 and the journey takes 6h 54m.

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