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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 59m
    £124–235

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Ukn49
    8h 13m
    £59–113

  3. Drive 258.1 mi

    1. Drive from Essex to Plymouthcar car 258.1 mi
    5h 9m
    £63–90

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    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
    7h 36m
    £219–466

  5. Fly London Stansted Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane STN - NQY
    2. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain train
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 48m
    £76–255

Essex to Plymouth by train

Calendar87Weekly Trains
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Plymouth via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 59m.

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