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Compare train and bus for Backwell to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Backwell to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Backwell to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Backwell to Plymouth:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Backwell to Plymouth costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
- Around 19 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 Bristol, Airport (XPB) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Airport and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with Megabus, The Big Lemon, First Bristol, Bath & the West to go to Plymouth by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
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