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How to get fromLeeds to Plymouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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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 34m
    £140–220
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 104 / ...
    8h 40m
    £36–69
  3. Drive  313 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Plymouthcar car 313 mi
    5h 21m
    £78–112
  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LBA - NQY
    2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 10m
    £78–226
  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 Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 8m
    £88–232
  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 14m
    £143–326
  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 18m
    £113–261

Leeds to Plymouth by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest 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 £140–220 and the journey takes 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Bus Station in around 8h 40m.

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