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How to get fromSydney to Plymouthby plane or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Plymouth by plane or train

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SYD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    29h 51m
    £490–1,087

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SYD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train
    32h 7m
    £598–1,067

  3. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SYD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    31h 59m
    £672–1,289

  4. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SYD - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    32h 36m
    £631–1,253

  5. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane SYD - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    30h 50m
    £685–910

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SYD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    33h 20m
    £592–1,055

  7. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane SYD - NQY
    2. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    33h 10m
    £527–1,361

  8. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane SYD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    34h 7m
    £556–1,466

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration25h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£366Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,820.8 mi
  • Duration: 29h 51m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Plymouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Plymouth. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to Reading, then take the train to Plymouth.

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