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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Liverpool to Plymouth:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Plymouth costing on average $107 (€87).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Plymouth
How to get from Liverpool to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM10h20Liverpool, Liverpool One11:50 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM10h20Liverpool, Liverpool One11:50 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W29862+
C169259:12 AM5h35Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:47 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$3481One-way1 transfer
Other options
G15046+W29868+
G38873+C169259:12 AM6h35Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:47 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$1121One-way3 transfers- G15045+W29862+C16920+G388708:10 AM6h37Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:47 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$1121One-way3 transfers
- W29868+C16929+
G308579:43 AM6h04Liverpool Central (LVC)3:47 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$3221One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM13h25Liverpool, Liverpool One10:30 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$611One-way1 transfer
- NX541 · NX1062:20 PM13h35Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place3:55 AMPlymouth, Coach Station$631One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM14h50Liverpool, Liverpool One6:15 AMPlymouth, Coach Station$631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Plymouth:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Plymouth costing on average $107 (€87).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 37m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Plymouth by train.
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