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

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  1. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane YYZ - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    15h 7m
    £270–418

  2. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane YYZ - CWL
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    16h 3m
    £251–824

  3. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane YYZ - NQY
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    16h 17m
    £252–869

  4. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane YYZ - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    15h 13m
    £345–845

  5. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane YYZ - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train
    16h 14m
    £323–825

  6. Fly London International Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane YXU - NQY
    2. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    18h 13m
    £527–2,051

  7. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane YYZ - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    17h 14m
    £347–753

  8. Fly London International Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane YXU - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    18h 4m
    £626–2,256

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,619.3 mi
  • Duration: 15h 7m

What companies run services between London, ON, Canada and Plymouth, England?

There is no direct connection from London to Plymouth. However, you can take the bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 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 the bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY), walk to Newquay Airport, take the line 56 bus to Railway Station, walk to Newquay, take the train to Par, then take the train to Plymouth.

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