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There are 6 ways to get from Luton to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 44m
    £114–197

  2. Bus via Watford Junction station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Ukn49
    8h 49m
    £28–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    7h 24m
    £36–70

  4. Drive  231.2 mi

    1. Drive from Luton to Plymouthcar car 231.2 mi
    4h
    £58–83

  5. Fly Luton Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LTN - NQY
    2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 35m
    £98–271

  6. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 44m
    £209–422

Luton to Plymouth by train

Calendar128Weekly Trains
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Plymouth via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 24m.

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