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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 $73 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 17m. 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 $73, while a train costs an average of $125.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$125 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Brighton to Plymouth
Compare the available ways to get from Brighton to Plymouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Plymouth:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Plymouth costing on average $125 (€105).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 49m.
Tickets start at around $125 (€105) compared to roughly $77 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$48 (-€40). The journey takes 4h 47m versus 4h 46m 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 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 PM 15h15 Brighton 2:05 PM Plymouth $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:50 PM 15h15 Brighton 2:05 PM Plymouth $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:05 PM 8h50 Brighton 11:55 PM Plymouth $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:45 PM 15h20 Brighton 1:05 PM Plymouth $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Plymouth:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Plymouth costing on average $125 (€105).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 49m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern, CrossCountry to go to Plymouth by train.
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