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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 $14, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$99 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $308 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg 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 London to Plymouth:
A bus is $67 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Plymouth costing on average $99 (€82).
A bus is $276 (€227) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Plymouth costing on average $308 (€253).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Plymouth
How to get from London to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:30 AM6h10London, Victoria Coach Station5:40 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:30 AM6h10London, Victoria Coach Station5:40 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 922811:50 AM1h10London Stansted Airport1:00 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport$4171One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G011481:20 PM4h27London Waterloo (WAT)5:47 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$1031One-way1 transfer- L79372+W2987312:20 PM4h28London Waterloo (WAT)4:48 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$1031One-way1 transfer
- L79383+
C93099+G011481:08 PM4h39London Victoria (VIC)5:47 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$1031One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 AM6h25London, Victoria Coach Station2:25 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM6h30London, Victoria Coach Station10:30 PMPlymouth, Coach Station$311One-way0 transfers
- NX5048:00 PM5h30London, Victoria Coach Station1:30 AMPlymouth, Coach Station$391One-way0 transfers
BA8700+
BA40737:00 AM5h50London City Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport$4601One-way1 transfer- BA8702+BA40738:40 AM4h10London City Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport$4991One-way1 transfer
BA1436+BA40736:45 AM6h05London Heathrow Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport$5621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Plymouth:
A bus is $67 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Plymouth costing on average $99 (€82).
A bus is $276 (€227) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Plymouth costing on average $308 (€253).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Plymouth as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with Eastern Airways to go to Plymouth by flight.
- 17 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 2 direct flights per day with Eastern Airways.
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