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 £40 - £75 and takes 9h 19m.

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 - £95.

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 London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

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 5h 8m.

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 5h 8m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 5h 8m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Plymouth to Kent bus arrive?

Plymouth to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

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?

There are 1162+ hotels available in Kent.

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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 / ...
5h 8m
£129–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
9h 19m
£42–71
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk049 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
7h 59m
£55–89
Drive 254.9 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Kentcar 254.9 mi
4h 21m
£64–92
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
7h 39m
£150–371
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
£121–215
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
10h 7m
£296–648

Plymouth to Kent by train and subway

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Distance: 292.7 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

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 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dickley Wood via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and King Street in around 9h 19m.

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