There are 5 ways to get from Lewes to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 28m£116–210Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940
- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
8h 51m£34–51Drive 219.2 mi
- Drive from Lewes to Plymouthcar 219.2 mi
4h 6m£55–80Fly, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
6h 23m£124–320Bus
- Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
10h 15m£43–83
Lewes to Plymouth by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Plymouth is to bus via Bristol which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Lewes to Plymouth is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Plymouth via Victoria station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Lewes and Plymouth is 280 miles. The road distance is 220.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lewes to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Lewes to Plymouth, including transfers.
Lewes to Plymouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Lewes to Plymouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
The best way to get from Lewes to Plymouth is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Lewes, England and Plymouth, England?
You can take a train from Lewes to Plymouth via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lewes to Plymouth Coach Station via Gatwick Airport, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Bristol Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 8h 51m.
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £120–390
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–220
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £250–750
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £130–220
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–350
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Lewes to Plymouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Lewes to Plymouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Plymouth is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Lewes to Plymouth.
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