What is the cheapest way to get from Malmesbury to Plymouth?

The cheapest way to get from Malmesbury to Plymouth is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malmesbury to Plymouth?

The fastest way to get from Malmesbury to Plymouth is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Malmesbury and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Malmesbury to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Cross Hayes and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Shopping Centre and Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Malmesbury and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Malmesbury to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Chippenham and arriving at Plymouth via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Malmesbury to Plymouth?

The distance between Malmesbury and Plymouth is 166 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.

How do I travel from Malmesbury to Plymouth without a car?

The best way to get from Malmesbury to Plymouth without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 57m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Malmesbury to Plymouth?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Malmesbury to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malmesbury to Plymouth bus from?

Malmesbury to Plymouth bus services, operated by Coachstyle, depart from Cross Hayes station.

Where do I catch the Malmesbury to Plymouth train from?

Malmesbury to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Malmesbury to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Malmesbury to Plymouth is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 57m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Malmesbury to Plymouth bus arrive?

Malmesbury to Plymouth bus services, operated by Coachstyle, arrive at Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Malmesbury to Plymouth train arrive?

Malmesbury to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Malmesbury to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Malmesbury to Plymouth is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Malmesbury to Plymouth.

Where can I stay near Plymouth?

There are 1675+ hotels available in Plymouth.

Malmesbury to Plymouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Malmesbury to Plymouth by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 57m
£66–130
Drive 147.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Malmesbury to Plymouthcar 147.3 mi
2h 35m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Hayes to Shopping Centrebus 41
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
5h 31m
Train
1. Take the train from Chippenham to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 6m
£65–130

Malmesbury to Plymouth by bus and train

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3h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164.8 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Hayes to Plymouth Coach Station via Shopping Centre and Cabot Circus in around 5h 31m.

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