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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Plymouth by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Exeter, train

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane RDU - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    18h 36m
    £326–1,647

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane RDU - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    17h 14m
    £265–752

  3. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane RDU - NQY
    2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    18h 10m
    £300–1,130

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane RDU - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    15h 18m
    £404–1,409

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane RDU - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    18h 29m
    £320–801

  6. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane RDU - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    21h 52m
    £350–1,636

  7. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane RDU - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train
    18h 38m
    £366–1,582

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£308Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,827.8 mi
  • Duration: 18h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Durham to Plymouth. However, you can take the bus to Regional Transit Center, take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to Clifton Place, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Regional Transit Center, take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Plymouth.

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