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Outbound fromBuxton to Plymouth by train
It takes an average of 8h 34m to travel from Buxton to Plymouth by train, over a distance of around 221 miles (355 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Buxton to Plymouth and tickets for this journey start from £86.70 when you book in advance.
Take the train from Buxton to Plymouth in 6 hours 27 minutes
If you want to travel from Buxton to Plymouth by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Buxton to Plymouth by train to take around 8 hours 34 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 6 hours 27 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 24 trains per day running on this route, which spans 221 miles (355 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Plymouth. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Buxton to Plymouth start from £86.70 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Buxton to Plymouth
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Buxton to Plymouth is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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