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

The cheapest way to get from Gravesend to Plymouth is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gravesend to Plymouth is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Gravesend and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Gravesend to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Garrick Street and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Bus Station and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Gravesend and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Gravesend to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Gravesend and arriving at Plymouth via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Gravesend to Plymouth?

The distance between Gravesend and Plymouth is 253 miles. The road distance is 246.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gravesend to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Gravesend to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gravesend to Plymouth bus from?

Gravesend to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gravesend to Plymouth train from?

Gravesend to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Gravesend to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Gravesend to Plymouth is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Gravesend to Plymouth bus arrive?

Gravesend to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Gravesend to Plymouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gravesend to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Gravesend to Plymouth is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Gravesend to Plymouth.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 22m
£115–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B21
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Stationbus B20
8h 43m
£48–118
Drive 245.2 mi
1. Drive from Gravesend to Plymouthcar 245.2 mi
4h 15m
£60–87
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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 47m
£133–283
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 30m
£105–228
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
7h 12m
£212–475
Fly from London City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
7h 54m
£257–520

Gravesend to Plymouth by train and subway

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.5 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Gravesend, 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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garrick Street to Plymouth Coach Station via Bus Station and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 8h 43m.

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