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There are 5 ways to get from Oxford to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain train Oxford - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    3h 48m
    £97–183

  2. Drive 187.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Oxford to Plymouthcar car 187.8 mi
    3h 28m
    £46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Lhr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 21m
    £50–113

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    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 2m
    £224–496

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus X52
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 56m
    £95–137

Oxford to Plymouth by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Plymouth via Reading in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Plymouth Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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