What is the cheapest way to get from Stansted to Plymouth?

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Plymouth is to bus which costs £35 - £130 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Stansted to Plymouth?

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Plymouth is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Stansted and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Flagstone Paving and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via The Portobello Inn and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Borough Green & Wrotham and arriving at Plymouth via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Stansted to Plymouth?

The distance between Stansted and Plymouth is 261 miles. The road distance is 241.4 miles.

How do I travel from Stansted to Plymouth without a car?

The best way to get from Stansted to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £120 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Stansted to Plymouth?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Stansted to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Plymouth bus from?

Stansted to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Plymouth train from?

Stansted to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Borough Green & Wrotham station.

Train or bus from Stansted to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Stansted to Plymouth is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 10h.

Where does the Stansted to Plymouth bus arrive?

Stansted to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Stansted to Plymouth train arrive?

Stansted to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Stansted to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Plymouth is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Stansted to Plymouth.

Where can I stay near Plymouth?

There are 1672+ hotels available in Plymouth.

Stansted to Plymouth - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 58m
£128–244
Bus
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1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
10h
£37–128
Drive 240 mi
1. Drive from Stansted to Plymouthcar 240 mi
4h 7m
£59–85
Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
7h 43m
£122–243
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
8h 9m
£212–465
Fly from London City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
8h 52m
£257–520

Stansted to Plymouth by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 259.5 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stansted to Plymouth via Borough Green & Wrotham, London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 7h 5m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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