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4.6Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Plymouth
How to get from Brighton to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:12 PM8h43Brighton11:55 PMPlymouthzł2091One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:12 PM8h43Brighton11:55 PMPlymouthzł2091One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:17 PM8h13Brighton12:30 AMPlymouthzł2971One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:37 PM8h28Brighton4:05 AMPlymouthzł3151One-way0 transfers
- 5:17 PM8h13Brighton1:30 AMPlymouthzł3581One-way0 transfers
- 7:12 AM8h13Brighton3:25 PMPlymouthzł3661One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus and train for Brighton to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł145. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł145, and a train costs an average of zł291.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł451 Average price | zł247 Average price Cheapest | zł290 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Plymouth:
A bus is zł204 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Plymouth costing on average zł451.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Plymouth:
A bus is zł204 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Plymouth costing on average zł451.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Plymouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Plymouth by train.
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