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How to get fromPlymouth to Channel Tunnelby train, unknown, bus, car, car train, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Plymouth to Channel Tunnel by train, unknown, bus, car, car train, or plane

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  1. Train, travel via London

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    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    5h 36m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    9h 20m

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    5h 47m

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to London City Airport, train, travel

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain train
    4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    8h 26m

  5. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain train
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    6h 27m

  6. Train, travel via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Dover Priorytrain train
    4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    8h 8m

  7. Train to Exeter, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, travel

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    5. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    8h 52m

  8. Train, line 57 bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NQY - STN
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain train
    5. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    8h 36m

Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€235Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 507.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Plymouth to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Channel Tunnel via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 9h 20m.

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