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

The cheapest way to get from Farnborough to Plymouth is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Farnborough to Plymouth is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Farnborough and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Farnborough station to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Frimley station and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Farnborough and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Farnborough to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Farnborough North and arriving at Plymouth via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Farnborough to Plymouth?

The distance between Farnborough and Plymouth is 205 miles. The road distance is 182.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Farnborough to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Farnborough to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Farnborough to Plymouth bus from?

Farnborough to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Farnborough to Plymouth train from?

Farnborough to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Farnborough to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Farnborough to Plymouth is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Farnborough to Plymouth bus arrive?

Farnborough to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Farnborough to Plymouth train arrive?

Farnborough to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Farnborough to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Farnborough to Plymouth is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Farnborough to Plymouth.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Farnborough to Plymouth?

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There are 7 ways to get from Farnborough to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 51m
£87–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
8h 7m
£41–105
Drive 181.8 mi
1. Drive from Farnborough to Plymouthcar 181.8 mi
3h 12m
£45–64
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
6h 48m
£189–416
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 4m
£79–178
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Farnborough North to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
6h 42m
£126–248
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane SOU - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
6h 52m
£122–456

Farnborough to Plymouth by train

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Distance: 204 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £80–160 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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