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Compare bus and train for Twyford to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Twyford to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $215.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$223 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Twyford to Plymouth:
A bus is $181 (€146) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Twyford to Plymouth costing on average $223 (€180).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (3h 16m by train vs 3h 28m by car). Tickets start at around $223 (€180) compared to roughly $68 (€54) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Twyford to Plymouth by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Twyford to Plymouth
Trains from Twyford to Plymouth run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $215 (€173) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $215 (€173) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) from Twyford to Plymouth trainsElizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Twyford and Plymouth from $42 (€34). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Trains from Twyford to Plymouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Twyford to Plymouth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Twyford to Plymouth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via a liftbridge
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: No
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are on platform 4.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 4 and 5 and entrance to platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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