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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 49m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $113.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$117 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bournemouth to Plymouth
How to get from Bournemouth to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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P33684 · P22663 · P2266408:04AM4h59Bournemouth station (BMH)01:03PMPlymouth station (PLY)$991One-way3 transfers
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P33684 · P22663 · P2266408:04AM4h59Bournemouth station (BMH)01:03PMPlymouth station (PLY)$991One-way3 transfers
Fastest
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P2266408:40AM4h23Bournemouth station (BMH)01:03PMPlymouth station (PLY)$1521One-way1 transfer
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C7519209:22AM4h25Bournemouth station (BMH)01:47PMPlymouth station (PLY)$1081One-way3 transfers
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P2266408:18AM4h45Bournemouth station (BMH)01:03PMPlymouth station (PLY)$1081One-way3 transfers
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P2266609:45AM4h28Bournemouth station (BMH)02:13PMPlymouth station (PLY)$1151One-way1 transfer
NX035 · NX50406:15PM7h15Bournemouth, Coach Station01:30AMPlymouth, Coach Station$1091One-way1 transfer
NX035 · NX50402:30PM8h15Bournemouth, Coach Station10:45PMPlymouth, Coach Station$1251One-way1 transfer
NX035 · NX50101:00PM9h05Bournemouth, Coach Station10:05PMPlymouth, Coach Station$1271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Plymouth:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Plymouth costing on average $113 (€92).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Plymouth by train.
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