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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 Average price Cheapest |
6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 22m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Leeds to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
- 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 CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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