How to travel from Liverpool to Plymouth

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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 €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 1m. 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 €22, and a train costs an average of €72.

Distance: 215 miles (347 km)

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€46

Average price

Cheapest

€88

Average price

10h 47m

Average total duration

10h 17m

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30m

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6h 31m

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6h 1m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Liverpool to Plymouth

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Liverpool to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
11:10AM9h55
Liverpool
09:05PMPlymouth
$481One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
11:10AM9h55
Liverpool
09:05PMPlymouth
$481One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
11:30AM9h35
Liverpool
09:05PMPlymouth
$661One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
02:50PM11h55
Liverpool
02:45AMPlymouth
$781One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:40AM16h45
Liverpool
09:25PMPlymouth
$781One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:35AM12h30
Liverpool
06:05PMPlymouth
$831One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Plymouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Plymouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

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

A bus is $63 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Plymouth costing on average $91 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 6h 15m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 40m.

The distance from Liverpool to Plymouth is approximately 215 miles (347 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Plymouth is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Plymouth:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Plymouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool 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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