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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Charlestown is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Charlestown is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £9 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Old Chapel via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at St Austell via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Charlestown?

The distance between Plymouth and Charlestown is 40 miles. The road distance is 37.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Charlestown without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Plymouth to Charlestown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Charlestown bus from?

Plymouth to Charlestown bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Charlestown train from?

Plymouth to Charlestown train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.

Train or bus from Plymouth to Charlestown?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Charlestown is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £21 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Plymouth to Charlestown bus arrive?

Plymouth to Charlestown bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Plymouth to Charlestown train arrive?

Plymouth to Charlestown train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Austell station.

Can I drive from Plymouth to Charlestown?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Charlestown is 38 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Plymouth to Charlestown.

Where can I stay near Charlestown?

There are 3637+ hotels available in Charlestown.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to St Austelltrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
1h 9m
£21–36
Drive 37.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Plymouth to Charlestowncar 37.3 mi
55 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 504
1h 44m
£10–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Plymouth to Charlestowntaxi 37.3 mi
55 min
£160–200

Plymouth to Charlestown by train and bus

218Weekly Services

1h 9mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 40.1 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Charlestown, Cornwall, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to St Austell hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 57 min. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £7–18 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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