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Compare train and bus for Barnstaple to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnstaple to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. 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 train costs an average of $22, while a bus costs an average of $49.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Barnstaple to Plymouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barnstaple to Plymouth:
A train is $27 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barnstaple to Plymouth costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1. The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 55m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Barnstaple to Plymouth
How to get from Barnstaple to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barnstaple to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:35 AM 2h55 Barnstaple 11:30 AM Plymouth $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:35 AM 2h55 Barnstaple 11:30 AM Plymouth $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:57 AM 2h50 Barnstaple 1:47 PM Plymouth $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:35 PM 3h35 Barnstaple 5:10 PM Plymouth $22 1 One-way 0 transfers8:30 AM 5h35 Barnstaple 2:05 PM Plymouth $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barnstaple to Plymouth:
A train is $27 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barnstaple to Plymouth costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barnstaple and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Barnstaple, Silver Street (Bus Station) and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Barnstaple station (BNP) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
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