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How to get fromPlymouth to Gatwick Airportby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Plymouth to Gatwick Airport 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 35m
    £109–201

  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 South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    8h 2m
    £22–35

  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 025 / ...
    6h 15m
    £48–105

  4. Drive 214.6 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Gatwick Airportcar car 214.6 mi
    4h 6m
    £52–75

  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 53m
    £110–216

  6. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 14m
    £193–408

Plymouth to Gatwick Airport by train

Calendar142Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

You can take a train from Plymouth to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 15m.

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