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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 260 miles (420 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$156 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Leeds to Plymouth:
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Plymouth costing on average $156 (€126).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Plymouth
How to get from Leeds to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Plymouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G14989+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
C021455:30 AM6h44Leeds station (LDS)12:14 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$3941One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
G14989+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
C021455:30 AM6h44Leeds station (LDS)12:14 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$3941One-way2 transfers
Fastest
G14989+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
C021455:30 AM6h44Leeds station (LDS)12:14 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$3941One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Plymouth:
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Plymouth costing on average $156 (€126).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Plymouth by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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