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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 33m
    £180–260
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Uk087 / ...
    8h 55m
    £38–94
  3. Drive 313 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Plymouthcar car 313 mi
    5h 21m
    £77–111
  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 14m
    £119–241
  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 15m
    £101–243
  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 17m
    £148–332
  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 16m
    £122–277

Leeds to Plymouth by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£180Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Leeds, England and Plymouth, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Plymouth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £180–260 and the journey takes 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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