How to travel from Leeds to Plymouth

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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 22m. 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 $48.

Distance: 260 miles (420 km)

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$125

Average price

$43

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Cheapest

6h 52m

Average total duration

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6h 22m

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30m

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10h 22m

Average total duration

9h 52m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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National Express

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from Leeds to Plymouth

How to get from Leeds to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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
04:45AM12h50
Leeds
05:35PMPlymouth
$241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
04:45AM12h50
Leeds
05:35PMPlymouth
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:35AM9h00
Leeds
05:35PMPlymouth
$401One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
07:10PM11h05
Leeds
06:15AMPlymouth
$511One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:00PM10h55
Leeds
03:55AMPlymouth
$591One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Plymouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Plymouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Plymouth:

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Plymouth costing on average $48 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 5h 32m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 0m.

The distance from Leeds to Plymouth is approximately 260 miles (420 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Plymouth is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Plymouth:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Plymouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leeds to Plymouth:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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