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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Plymouth
Cheapest price
$130
Average price
$131
Fastest journey
5 h 9 m
Average duration
5 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
354 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Plymouth will cost around $131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $130.
Of the 2 trains that leave Nottingham for Plymouth on Mon, Jul 13, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 354 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 9 m .
On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:12 AM6h00Nottingham5:12 PMPlymouth$1301One-way0 transfers
6:39 AM5h09Nottingham11:48 AMPlymouth$1331One-way0 transfers
- 6:39 AM5h09Nottingham11:48 AMPlymouth$1331One-way0 transfers
- 11:12 AM6h00Nottingham5:12 PMPlymouth$1301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Plymouth:
A bus is $104 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Plymouth costing on average $141 (€116).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 26m.
Tickets start at around $141 (€116) compared to roughly $90 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-50.22 (€-41.31). The journey takes 5h 5m versus 4h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Nottingham to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Plymouth trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:21 AM Nottingham | 6h50 | 2:11 PM Plymouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:45 AM Nottingham | 6h30 | 3:15 PM Plymouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:23 AM Nottingham | 5h24 | 2:47 PM Plymouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Plymouth
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Trains from Nottingham to Plymouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 219 miles (354 km) distance in 4h 53m.
Distance 219 miles (354 km) |
Average train duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Plymouth trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Plymouth from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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