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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to London is to bus via Bristol which costs £20 - £35 and takes 7h 6m.

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 14m and costs £100 - £190.

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 hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

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 14m.

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 14m and costs £100 - £190.

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

The train from Plymouth to London Paddington takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to London bus from?

Plymouth to London bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, 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 14m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Plymouth to London bus arrive?

Plymouth to London bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

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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Where can I stay near London?

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Plymouth to London - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 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 14m
£100–190
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk041 / ...
7h 6m
£20–32
Drive 212.7 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Londoncar 212.7 mi
3h 57m
£52–75
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
5h 5m
£93–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 404 / ...
7h 15m
£27–110

Plymouth to London by train

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Distance: 223.9 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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 £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria via Cabot Circus and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 6m.

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