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How to get fromPortugal to Plymouthby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 12 ways to get from Portugal to Plymouth by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane OPO - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 43m
    £109–255

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lisbon to Santandercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    28h 13m
    £202–761

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    41h
    £246–504

  4. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane OPO - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 20m
    £137–250

  5. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LIS - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    10h 13m
    £149–286

  6. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LIS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 12m
    £121–281

  7. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane OPO - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 47m
    £150–357

  8. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane OPO - NQY
    2. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    11h 10m
    £109–441

  9. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LIS - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 29m
    £184–493

  10. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane OPO - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 56m
    £172–472

  11. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    35h 48m
    £164–708

  12. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Porto Campanhatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Porto to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    36h
    £176–757

Portugal to Plymouth by bus, train, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration41hAverage Duration
Ticket£246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 899 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Portugal and Plymouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Portugal to Plymouth. However, you can take the subway to Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) Metro, walk to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lisbon to Plymouth via Santander in around 28h 13m.

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