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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 38m
    £114–225

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to St Peter's Streetbus bus 724
    2. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 724 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    10h 2m
    £29–51

  3. Drive 238.8 mi

    1. Drive from Harlow to Plymouthcar car 238.8 mi
    4h 27m
    £58–84

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 13m
    £209–455

  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 9m
    £79–261

Harlow to Plymouth by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Harlow, Essex, 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, you can take a bus from Temp Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station via St Peter's Street, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and London Heathrow Airport in around 10h 2m.

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