How to travel from Cambridge to Plymouth

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Travel Information to Plymouth from Cambridge

Distance223 miles (359 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$38 - $66
Cheapest modeBus • $38 (€34) • 8 h 53 min
Fastest modeTrain • $66 (€60) • 4 h 58 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Great Western Rail

Take a bus or train to travel 223 miles (359 km) between Cambridge and Plymouth. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cambridge to Plymouth.

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from Cambridge to Plymouth

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.

Great Western Rail
04:56AM6h18
Cambridge
11:14AMPlymouth
$1441One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Great Western Rail
04:56AM6h18
Cambridge
11:14AMPlymouth
$1441One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western Rail
04:56AM6h18
Cambridge
11:14AMPlymouth
$1441One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Plymouth.

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You can get to Plymouth from Cambridge 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Plymouth from Cambridge is by taking a bus, which costs on average $38 (€34).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Cambridge to Plymouth:

A bus is $28 (€25) less than a train with an average ticket price of $66 (€60) from Cambridge to Plymouth.

The quickest way to travel to Plymouth from Cambridge is by train, which takes on average 4 h 58 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 8 h 53 min of travel time.

The distance from Cambridge to Plymouth is approximately 223 miles (359 km).

The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Plymouth is:

  • 7 buses a day.
  • 5 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Plymouth as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cambridge to Plymouth:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cambridge to Plymouth:

    • You can go to Plymouth from Cambridge by bus with National Express or Megabus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $41 (€37) with Megabus from Cambridge to Plymouth on Omio.
    • You can take a train from Cambridge to Plymouth with Great Western Rail or Thameslink. Cheap tickets can be found for $66 (€60) with Great Western Rail from Cambridge to Plymouth.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Cambridge to Plymouth with the following travel companies:

    • Direct bus with.
    • Take a direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Plymouth as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Plymouth from Cambridge.

    Looking to extend your trip from Cambridge to Plymouth? Many Omio customers who go from Cambridge to Plymouth usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester or Exeter. If you're looking to explore London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester or Exeter from Plymouth, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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