What is the cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth?

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth is to bus which costs £11 - £55 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth?

The fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Elephant and Castle and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from London College of Comm and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Elephant and Castle and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Elephant and Castle station to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle station and arriving at Plymouth via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Plymouth is 230 miles. The road distance is 215.1 miles.

How do I travel from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth without a car?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £65 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Plymouth bus from?

Elephant and Castle to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Plymouth train from?

Elephant and Castle to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £65 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £55 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Plymouth bus arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Plymouth train arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant and Castle to Plymouth is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth?

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Where can I stay near Plymouth?

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Elephant and Castle to Plymouth - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to PlymouthLondon Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 7m
£67–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Station504 / ...
6h 16m
£11–55
Drive 213.9 mi
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Plymouth213.9 mi
3h 59m
£54–78
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)LGW - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
6h 14m
£119–313
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
6h 56m
£159–494
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LHR - NQY
2. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
8h 8m
£138–420

Elephant and Castle to Plymouth by subway and train

130Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.6 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England and Plymouth, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £65–190 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £22–55 and the journey takes 5h 30m. FlixBus also services this route every 30 minutes.

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