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How to get fromEast Croydon to Plymouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 26m
    £108–207
  2. Drive 215.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Croydon to Plymouthcar car 215.5 mi
    4h 6m
    £52–76
  3. Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Ukn49
    8h 11m
  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 51m
    £118–234
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 36m
  6. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h
    £193–446

East Croydon to Plymouth by train

Calendar139Weekly Trains
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between East Croydon, 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, you can take a bus from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Heathrow Airport in around 8h 11m.

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