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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanstead to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    6h 45m
    £123–230

  2. Bus via Cambridge

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk950
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Ukn49
    12h 2m
    £40–61

  3. Drive  284.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stanstead to Plymouthcar car 284.8 mi
    5h 13m
    £72–104

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    11h 8m
    £247–555

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    12h 24m
    £52–86

Stanstead to Plymouth by bus and train

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Plymouth via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Plymouth Coach Station via Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and London Heathrow Airport in around 12h 2m.

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