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Compare train and bus for Backwell to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Backwell to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €75.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€75 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Backwell to Plymouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Backwell to Plymouth:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Backwell to Plymouth costing on average €75.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Tickets start at around €75 compared to roughly €35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€40. The journey takes 2h 24m versus 2h 3m 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.
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How to get from Backwell to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Backwell to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:07 AM 3h05 Backwell 1:12 PM Plymouth €67 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:07 AM 3h05 Backwell 1:12 PM Plymouth €67 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:07 AM 3h05 Backwell 1:12 PM Plymouth €67 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Backwell to Plymouth:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Backwell to Plymouth costing on average €75.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Backwell and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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