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There are 8 ways to get from Kent to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 10m
    £136–269

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lenham to Bromley Southtrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Ukn49
    10h 32m
    £49–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus bus B23
    2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus B20
    8h 59m
    £50–118

  4. Drive 254.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kent to Plymouthcar car 254.4 mi
    4h 22m
    £62–90

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 39m
    £144–312

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 36m
    £130–253

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain 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 29m
    £231–532

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 41m
    £278–566

Kent to Plymouth by train and subway

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Plymouth via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Plymouth Coach Station via King Street and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 8h 59m.

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