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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 $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 2m. 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 $47, and a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
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$115 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Brighton 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 Brighton to Plymouth:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Plymouth costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 5 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 Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, Metrobus to go to Plymouth by bus.
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