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Compare bus, train, and flight for Luton to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 €16, and a flight costs an average of €26.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €97 Average price | €127 Average price |
7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Luton to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NXA1 · NX504Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
RK 9228Other options
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Tube from Farringdon to London Paddington+
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LU757 · NX504
NXA2 · NX406
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Plymouth:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Plymouth costing on average $33 (€26).
A bus is $48 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Plymouth costing on average $67 (€54).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 12m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Plymouth as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Travel with National Express, Arriva UK to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with Eastern Airways to go to Plymouth by flight.
- Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Plymouth by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eastern Airways.
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