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

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There are 7 ways to get from Basildon to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to PlymouthtrainLondon Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 1m
    £57–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach StationbusUk049 / ...
    9h 42m
    £18–137

  3. Drive 242.2 mi

    1. Drive from Basildon to Plymouthcar242.2 mi
    4h 47m
    £59–86

  4. Fly from London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)planeLCY - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
    8h 27m
    £204–593

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St DavidstrainLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to PlymouthtrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 9m
    £31–104

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)planeLGW - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
    8h 48m
    £122–300

  7. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)planeLHR - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
    8h 14m
    £161–433

Basildon to Plymouth by train and subway

Calendar138Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Basildon, England and Plymouth, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £50–160 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £11–35 and the journey takes 6h 25m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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