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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 an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. 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 $86, while a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Cambridge to Plymouth:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Plymouth costing on average $108.
A bus is $301 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge to Plymouth costing on average $387.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
Tickets start at around $86 compared to roughly $99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 8h 41m versus 5h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Cambridge to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:15 PM9h50Cambridge10:05 PMPlymouth$761One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:15 PM9h50Cambridge10:05 PMPlymouth$761One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:50 AM9h45Cambridge7:35 PMPlymouth$1041One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:50 AM11h15Cambridge8:05 PMPlymouth$991One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Plymouth:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Plymouth costing on average $108.
A bus is $301 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge to Plymouth costing on average $387.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
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