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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 an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a train costs an average of $182.
Distance: 260 miles (420 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$182 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m 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 $120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Plymouth costing on average $182.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 31m.
Tickets start at around $182 compared to roughly $112 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-69.71. The journey takes 5h 39m versus 5h 31m 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.
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 · FlixBus1:20 PM10h30Leeds, Coach Station11:50 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$331One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM10h30Leeds, Coach Station11:50 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W298629:15 AM5h32Leeds station (LDS)2:47 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$811One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G011408:15 AM5h32Leeds station (LDS)1:47 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$811One-way0 transfers
- W299095:15 PM5h35Leeds station (LDS)10:50 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$811One-way0 transfers
- G011336:11 AM5h37Leeds station (LDS)11:48 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$811One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 PM11h10Leeds, Coach Station6:20 AMPlymouth, Coach Station$331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 PM10h30Leeds, Coach Station10:35 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM12h25Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)2:25 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Plymouth:
A bus is $120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Plymouth costing on average $182.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 31m.
- Around 12 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, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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