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How to get fromPlymouth to Channel Islandsby train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Plymouth to Channel Islands by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly to Jersey Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane plane EXT - JER
    3h 28m
    $195–353

  2. Train to Exeter, fly to Guernsey Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane plane EXT - GCI
    3h 23m
    $145–433

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Jersey St Heliercarferry car ferry
    7h 24m
    $319–437

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    3. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    9h 31m
    $263–426

  5. Train, car ferry via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    11h 25m
    $247–409

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Jersey Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane plane BRS - JER
    4h 31m
    $201–480

  7. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus bus 035
    3. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    12h 35m
    $238–404

Exeter (EXT) to Jersey Airport (JER) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 284.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from Plymouth to Channel Islands. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, then fly to Jersey Airport (JER). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Plymouth to Jersey St Helier via Poole and Guernsey St Peter Port in around 7h 24m.

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