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

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There are 8 ways to get from Whitstable to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 20m
    £127–235

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Long Reach to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    10h 17m
    £39–79

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Abbey Wood (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    9h 28m
    £74–118

  4. Drive  270.8 mi

    1. Drive from Whitstable to Plymouthcar car 270.8 mi
    4h 38m
    £68–98

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain 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
    7h 33m
    £247–523

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoriatrain train Ramsgate - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 37m
    £129–237

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 35m
    £152–332

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 54m
    £273–544

Whitstable to Plymouth by train and subway

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Whitstable to Plymouth via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Plymouth Coach Station via Long Reach, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 10h 17m.

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