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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. 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 $33, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 210 miles (338 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$92 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Plymouth:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Plymouth costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $138 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Plymouth costing on average $186 (€153).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:15 AM11h15Derby9:30 PMPlymouth$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:15 AM11h15Derby9:30 PMPlymouth$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:15 AM11h15Derby9:30 PMPlymouth$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:05 AM11h25Derby10:30 PMPlymouth$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Plymouth:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Plymouth costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $138 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Plymouth costing on average $186 (€153).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Plymouth as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight 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 National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Plymouth by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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