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How to get fromPlymouth to Englandby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    3h 23m
    £96–169
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus Uk049 / ...
    6h 43m
    £29–69
  3. Drive  212.7 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Londoncar car 212.7 mi
    3h 57m
    £54–78
  4. Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    6h 56m
    £37–56

Plymouth to England by train and subway

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Plymouth, England and England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Road 4 times a day. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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