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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    4h 8m
    £115–215

  2. Bus via London

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus Uk049 / ...
    7h
    £45–92

  3. Drive 238.6 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Harlowcar car 238.6 mi
    4h 26m
    £58–84

  4. 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
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    7h 17m
    £143–299

  5. 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 Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    8h 7m
    £50–120

  6. Train, fly to London City Airport

    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
    7h 31m
    £257–518

Plymouth to Harlow by train and foot

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Harlow, Essex, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Road 4 times a day. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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