Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Plymouth

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from England to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 4m
    £92–172
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    7h 39m
    £29–74
  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Ukn49
    7h 21m
    £36–49
  4. Drive  212.7 mi

    1. Drive from London to Plymouthcar car 212.7 mi
    3h 58m
    £54–78
  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane BRS - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    4h 13m
    £95–176

England to Plymouth by subway and train

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between England and Plymouth, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There