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How to get fromPlymouth to Crawleyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Plymouth to Crawley by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Readingtrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train Reading - Gatwick Airport
    4h 55m
    £101–183

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus bus Uk940
    8h 7m
    £26–37

  3. Bus

    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 South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    7h 1m
    £59–86

  4. Drive  214.2 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Crawleycar car 214.2 mi
    4h 9m
    £54–78

  5. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    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
    5h 51m
    £115–314

  6. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Three Bridgestrain train
    8h 8m
    £238–519

Plymouth to Crawley by train

Calendar133Weekly Trains
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Crawley via Reading and Gatwick Airport in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Town Centre East via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 7h 1m.

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