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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 $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 36m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 260 miles (420 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$156 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m 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 |
 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 Leeds to Plymouth:
A bus is $115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Plymouth costing on average $156.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM9h15Leeds, Coach Station5:45 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM9h15Leeds, Coach Station5:45 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
NX133 · NX10111:50 AM8h45Leeds, Coach Station8:35 PMPlymouth, Marsh Mills$671One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM10h30Leeds, Coach Station11:50 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$371One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 PM10h30Leeds, Coach Station10:35 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$371One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM12h25Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)2:25 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Plymouth:
A bus is $115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Plymouth costing on average $156.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
- Around 14 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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