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How to get fromLisbon to Plymouthby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 12 ways to get from Lisbon to Plymouth by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Exeter, train

    best
    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LIS - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 48m
    £147–284

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LIS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 46m
    £119–279

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lisbon to Santandercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    28h 13m
    £202–761

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    39h 21m
    £247–501

  5. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LIS - NQY
    2. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    10h 48m
    £119–295

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LIS - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 4m
    £182–491

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LIS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 37m
    £174–373

  8. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LIS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train
    10h
    £160–421

  9. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LIS - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 33m
    £174–406

  10. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LIS - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 54m
    £182–456

  11. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    34h 18m
    £162–703

  12. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Porto Campanhatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Porto to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    35h 51m
    £175–756

Lisbon to Plymouth by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration34h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 932.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Plymouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Lisbon to Plymouth. However, you can take the subway to Aeroporto, walk to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to St Davids Station, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lisbon to Plymouth via Santander in around 28h 13m.

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