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Compare train and bus for Derby to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. 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 $92, while a flight costs an average of $327.
Distance: 210 miles (338 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$150 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $327 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Derby to Plymouth
Compare the available ways to get from Derby to Plymouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Plymouth:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Plymouth costing on average $150.
A bus is $236 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Plymouth costing on average $327.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 9h 55m.
Tickets start at around $150 compared to roughly $86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$63. The journey takes 4h 40m versus 4h 24m 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.
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How to get from Derby to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Plymouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:28 AM 4h20 Derby 10:48 AM Plymouth $262 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:28 AM 4h20 Derby 10:48 AM Plymouth $262 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:28 AM 4h20 Derby 10:48 AM Plymouth $262 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Plymouth:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Plymouth costing on average $150.
A bus is $236 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Plymouth costing on average $327.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 9h 55m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Plymouth by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair, easyJet.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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