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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Kent is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Kent is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Dickley Wood via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Kent. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Lenham via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Kent?

The distance between Plymouth and Kent is 294 miles. The road distance is 256.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 57m and costs £130 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Plymouth to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Kent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Kent train from?

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

Train or bus from Plymouth to Kent?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 57m and costs £130 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Plymouth to Kent bus arrive?

Plymouth to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Plymouth to Kent train arrive?

Plymouth to Kent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Plymouth to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Kent is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Plymouth to Kent.

How do I get a train ticket from Plymouth to Kent?

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Where can I stay near Kent?

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Plymouth to Kent - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 57m
£138–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B20
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to King Streetbus B23
8h 54m
£50–114
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
8h 11m
£54–97
Drive 254.9 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Kentcar 254.9 mi
4h 21m
£62–90
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
8h 18m
£143–312
Train
1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
5h 19m
£131–254
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 47m
£278–566
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
8h 2m
£231–532

Plymouth to Kent by train and subway

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Distance: 292.7 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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You can take a train from Plymouth to Lenham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dickley Wood via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and King Street in around 8h 54m.

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