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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to London is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to London is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £90 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plymouth Coach Station station and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plymouth and arriving at London Paddington. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Plymouth to London?

The distance between Plymouth and London is 225 miles. The road distance is 214 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to London without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £90 - £170.

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

The train from Plymouth to London Paddington takes 3h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Plymouth to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Plymouth to London?

The best way to get from Plymouth to London is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Plymouth to London bus arrive?

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

Where does the Plymouth to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plymouth to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to London is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Plymouth to London.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Plymouth to London?

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Plymouth to London - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 8m
£90–170
- 11:56 PM – 5:04 AM Arrives next day
  train 5h 8m • Direct
  £79–141
- 4:54 AM – 8:35 AM
  train 3h 41m • Direct
  £79–141
- 5:32 AM – 9:21 AM
  train 3h 49m • Direct
  £79–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
5h 50m
£35–60
Drive 212.7 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Londoncar 212.7 mi
3h 57m
£54–78
Bus via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn49
6h
£38–75

Plymouth to London by train

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Distance: 223.9 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and London, 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, National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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