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

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There are 5 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 45m
    £113–197

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk998 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Ukn49
    7h 20m
    £30–46

  3. Drive  231.2 mi

    1. Drive from Luton to Plymouthcar car 231.2 mi
    4h
    £59–84

  4. Fly, 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 44m
    £101–299

  5. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk998 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    7h 25m
    £34–66

Luton to Plymouth by train

Calendar127Weekly Trains
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Plymouth Coach Station via London Heathrow Airport in around 7h 20m.

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