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How to get fromRuislip to Plymouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ruislip to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 31m
    £98–178

  2. Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Ukn49
    7h 28m
    £29–42

  3. Drive  207.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ruislip to Plymouthcar car 207.2 mi
    3h 41m
    £52–75

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 17m
    £216–460

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    7h 33m
    £32–57

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 19m
    £141–331

Ruislip to Plymouth by subway and train

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Ruislip, England and Plymouth, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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