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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cambridge to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $87. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 32m. 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 $87, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$97 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price |
9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cambridge to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cambridge to Plymouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Plymouth:
A flight is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Plymouth costing on average $64 (€52).
A flight is $58 (€47) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to Plymouth costing on average $87 (€70).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Plymouth as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Thameslink to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Plymouth by bus.
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