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How to get fromPlymouth to Ponta Delgadaby train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Plymouth to Ponta Delgada by train or plane

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport (PDL)plane plane EXT - PDL
    20h 13m
    €295–913

  2. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport (PDL)plane plane LGW - PDL
    12h 30m
    €232–598

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport (PDL)plane plane LHR - PDL
    9h 50m
    €306–738

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport (PDL)plane plane BRS - PDL
    10h 31m
    €235–466

  5. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport (PDL)plane plane NQY - PDL
    12h 18m
    €278–842

Exeter (EXT) to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport (PDL) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration23h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€192Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Plymouth to Ponta Delgada.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,370.8 km
  • Duration: 20h 13m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Plymouth to Ponta Delgada. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport (PDL), then take the taxi to Ponta Delgada. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport (PDL), then take the taxi to Ponta Delgada.

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