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There are 11 ways to get from Madrid to Plymouth by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Exeter, train

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAD - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 52m
    £106–240

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 40m
    £88–225

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid to Santandercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    25h 1m
    £143–677

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    33h 56m
    £102–298

  5. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAD - NQY
    2. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    10h 57m
    £98–291

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 43m
    £151–417

  7. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAD - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 59m
    £198–545

  8. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 49m
    £139–367

  9. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAD - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 38m
    £156–412

  10. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane MAD - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 27m
    £151–362

  11. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    25h 45m
    £138–672

Madrid to Plymouth by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration33h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 771.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Plymouth, England?

You can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Plymouth Coach Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 33h 56m.

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