How to get from Plymouth to Lydford by bus and train?

From Plymouth to Lydford by bus and train

To get from Plymouth to Lydford in South West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Plymouth station to Exeter St Davids station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6A bus and finally take the 6B bus from West Street station to Dartmoor Inn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min.

199min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 6A6A
Bus - 6B6B
Leaves from Plymouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plymouth
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawd
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6A6A
    Wait for bus
    6A
    Okehampton West Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Street
    ID dvnapjpa
    62 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6B6B
    Wait for bus
    6B
    Tavistock Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Dartmoor Inn
    Ride to bus station
    Dartmoor Inn
    ID dvnamadm
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Plymouth to Lydford by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, 6A and 6B

To get from Plymouth to Lydford in South West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Plymouth station to Exeter St Davids station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6A bus and finally take the 6B bus from West Street station to Dartmoor Inn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 6A6A
Bus - 6B6B
Leaves from Plymouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plymouth
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawd
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6A6A
    Wait for bus
    6A
    Okehampton West Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Street
    ID dvnapjpa
    62 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6B6B
    Wait for bus
    6B
    Tavistock Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Dartmoor Inn
    Ride to bus station
    Dartmoor Inn
    ID dvnamadm
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Plymouth to Lydford

The distance between Plymouth, South West and Lydford, South West is approximately 135.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 199 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plymouth to Lydford by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Plymouth

Plymouth is located at Plymouth, South West and the nearest public transport station is Pilgrim Primary.

Train stations close to Plymouth:

  • Plymouth

Bus stations close to Plymouth:

  • Pilgrim Primary
  • Plymouth Coach Station
  • Plymouth Armada Bus Station

Ferry stations close to Plymouth:

  • Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage
  • Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal
  • Royal William Yard Ferry Landing

Public transport stations close to Lydford, South West

Lydford is located at Lydford, South West and the nearest public transport station is Dartmoor Inn.

Bus stations close to Lydford:

  • Dartmoor Inn
  • Lydford House Hotel

Related Routes

Alternative route from Plymouth to Lydford by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, 6A and 6B

To get from Plymouth to Lydford in South West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Plymouth station to Exeter St Davids station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6A bus and finally take the 6B bus from West Street station to Dartmoor Inn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 6A6A
Bus - 6B6B
Leaves from Plymouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plymouth
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawd
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6A6A
    Wait for bus
    6A
    Okehampton West Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Street
    ID dvnapjpa
    62 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6B6B
    Wait for bus
    6B
    Tavistock Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Dartmoor Inn
    Ride to bus station
    Dartmoor Inn
    ID dvnamadm
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plymouth to Lydford?

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 6A, Bus line 6B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Plymouth to Lydford?

    The alternative route takes 211 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 6A, Bus line 6B.

  • Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Lydford in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Plymouth to Lydford in South West?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Plymouth station near Plymouth to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Glasgow Central station near Lydford in South West

  • How long does it take to travel from Plymouth to Lydford in South West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Plymouth and Lydford in South West by train and bus is about 3 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Plymouth to get to Lydford in South West?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Plymouth station near Plymouth in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Plymouth and Lydford in South West?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Central stop, which is closest to Lydford in South West.

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