How to travel from London to Plymouth

There are 3 options to travel between London and Plymouth including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of €22.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Plymouth:

A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Plymouth costing on average €63.

A bus is €142 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Plymouth costing on average €165.

The fastest way to travel from London to Plymouth is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 14m.

Bus takes on average 6h 37m.

The distance from London to Plymouth is approximately 192 miles (309 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Plymouth is:

• Around 21 buses per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Plymouth as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Plymouth:

• Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
• Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Plymouth by bus.
• Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Plymouth by train.
• Travel with Eastern Airways to go to Plymouth by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Plymouth with the following travel companies:

• 17 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
• 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
• 1 direct flights per day with Eastern Airways.

Omio customers who travel from London to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Plymouth to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

To explore Plymouth's historic sites, maritime heritage, and local attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.