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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Plymouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 52m
    £109–203

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    7h 35m
    £22–34

  3. Drive 216.8 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Plymouthcar car 216.8 mi
    4h 10m
    £53–76

  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
    4h 37m
    £111–216

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Oxf
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    8h
    £48–118

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain 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 14m
    £212–451

Gatwick Airport to Plymouth by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Plymouth via Reading in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Plymouth Coach Station via Bristol Bus Station and Cabot Circus in around 7h 35m.

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