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 St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
5h 53m£129–229Bus
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 / ...
11h 21m£50–81Bus, train
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk049 / ...
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Ashford Internationaltrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
9h 50m£59–126Drive 266.7 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Lyddcar 266.7 mi
5h 13m£66–95Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
- 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 London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
9h 46m£159–333Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
- Take the train from London Bridge to Ashford Internationaltrain
10h 6m£252–494
Plymouth to Lydd by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Lydd is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Lydd is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £95.
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 Middelburg Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Lydd. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Ashford International via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Plymouth and Lydd is 301 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 5h 53m and costs £120 - £230.
It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 5h 53m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h 21m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Lydd, England?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Airport Turning via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Ashford International, and Ashford International station in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Church via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, and Middelburg Square in around 11h 21m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £70–290
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £230–750
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £260–800
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140–370
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £210–390
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £210–390
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £120–370
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–330
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £85–180
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–380
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140–370
- 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
- £95–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Charing Cross to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Bridge to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- 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
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–20
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Road
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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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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