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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 an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a train costs an average of $130.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$130 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m 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 $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Plymouth costing on average $130.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (4h 44m by train vs 4h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $130 compared to roughly $78 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel 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.
- 10:50 PM15h15Brighton2:05 PMPlymouth$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:50 PM15h15Brighton2:05 PMPlymouth$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:05 PM8h50Brighton11:55 PMPlymouth$581One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:45 PM15h20Brighton1:05 PMPlymouth$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Plymouth:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Plymouth costing on average $130.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
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