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Compare train and bus for Liskeard to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liskeard to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liskeard to Plymouth:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liskeard to Plymouth costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (28m by train vs 44m by car). Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Liskeard to Plymouth
How to get from Liskeard to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liskeard to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX40611:40 PM0h35Liskeard, Barras Street (Lloyds Bank)12:15 AMPlymouth, Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX40611:40 PM0h35Liskeard, Barras Street (Lloyds Bank)12:15 AMPlymouth, Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C0123810:37 AM0h23Liskeard station (LSK)11:00 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
C3299411:40 AM0h24Liskeard station (LSK)12:04 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$131One-way0 transfers
K0120812:56 PM0h25Liskeard station (LSK)1:21 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$131One-way0 transfers
C3333811:13 AM0h27Liskeard station (LSK)11:40 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$131One-way0 transfers
NX5048:10 AM0h40Liskeard, Barras Street (Lloyds Bank)8:50 AMPlymouth, Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
NX10411:00 AM0h45Liskeard, Barras Street (Lloyds Bank)11:45 AMPlymouth, Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liskeard to Plymouth:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liskeard to Plymouth costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liskeard and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liskeard station (LSK) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Liskeard, Barras Street (Lloyds Bank) and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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