There are 6 ways to get from Plymouth to Lydd by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Ashford Internationaltrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
7h 29m£134–234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
12h 7m£50–80Drive 266.7 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Lyddcar 266.7 mi
5h 13m£67–97Train, fly
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hampden Park (Sussex)train
- Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ryetrain
9h 40m£145–361Train via Folkestone Central station
- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
7h 42m£134–237Bus, train
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn49
- Take the train from East Croydon to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
12h 34m£63–101
Plymouth to Lydd by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Lydd is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Lydd is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Lydd. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Church via London Victoria, Bus Station and Folkestone Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Lydd. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Rye via Paddington station, London Charing Cross and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Plymouth and Lydd is 311 miles. The road distance is 268.2 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Lydd without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £130 - £240.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Plymouth to Lydd, including transfers.
Plymouth to Lydd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Lydd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Lydd is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 12h 7m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Lydd, England?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Church via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, Ashford International, Rye, and Railway Station in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Church via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, and Folkestone Central station in around 12h 7m.
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £130–400
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–360
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260–800
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–350
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Charing Cross to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Gatwick Airport to Hampden Park (Sussex)
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Southern
Train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Rye
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- Southern
Train from East Croydon to Hastings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Lydd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Plymouth to Lydd train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Lydd is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Plymouth to Lydd.
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