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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Plymouth by plane or train

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MEL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    29h 6m
    £495–1,140

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MEL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    29h 55m
    £627–1,042

  3. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MEL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train
    30h 22m
    £513–1,020

  4. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MEL - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    30h 1m
    £636–1,555

  5. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MEL - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    29h 15m
    £520–1,363

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    31h 46m
    £576–1,108

  7. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MEL - NQY
    2. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    31h 36m
    £522–1,365

  8. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MEL - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    32h 33m
    £581–1,469

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration23h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£398Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,757.6 mi
  • Duration: 29h 6m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Plymouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Plymouth. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Plymouth.

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