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

The cheapest way to get from Greenwich to Plymouth is to bus which costs £28 - £120 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenwich to Plymouth is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £100 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Greenwich and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenwich to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Egerton Drive and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Greenwich and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Greenwich to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Canary Wharf and arriving at Plymouth via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Greenwich to Plymouth?

The distance between Greenwich and Plymouth is 233 miles. The road distance is 220.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenwich to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Greenwich to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenwich to Plymouth bus from?

Greenwich to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Greenwich to Plymouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Greenwich to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Greenwich to Plymouth is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £120 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Greenwich to Plymouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greenwich to Plymouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greenwich to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenwich to Plymouth is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Greenwich to Plymouth.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Plymouth?

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Greenwich to Plymouth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 7m
£105–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
8h 31m
£29–119
Drive 218.9 mi
1. Drive from Greenwich to Plymouthcar 218.9 mi
4h 15m
£53–77
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
6h 17m
£247–488
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 24m
£95–242
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 34m
£191–439
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge 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 19m
£125–249

Greenwich to Plymouth by train

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Distance: 231.5 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Greenwich, 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 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 7h 5m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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