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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 an average ticket price of CHF 69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 69, while a flight costs an average of CHF 409.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 69 Average price Cheapest | CHF 98 Average price | CHF 409 Average price | CHF 68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Plymouth
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Plymouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Plymouth:
A bus is CHF 30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Plymouth costing on average CHF 98.
A bus is CHF 341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Plymouth costing on average CHF 409.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 46m.
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
Tickets start at around CHF 69 compared to roughly CHF 68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 0. The journey takes 6h 18m versus 4h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Plymouth
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM 8h30 Luton 2:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station CHF 34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:05 AM 8h30 Luton 2:35 PM Plymouth, Coach Station CHF 34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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C382788:43 AM 4h20 Luton station (LUT) 1:03 PM Plymouth station (PLY) CHF 118 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- W32973+W34809+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington11:29 AM 4h44 Luton station (LUT) 4:13 PM Plymouth station (PLY) CHF 66 1 One-way 2 transfers - W45569+W34809+C38542
11:43 AM 4h30 Luton station (LUT) 4:13 PM Plymouth station (PLY) CHF 83 1 One-way 2 transfers - W45558+W34814+C38228
12:43 PM 4h29 Luton station (LUT) 5:12 PM Plymouth station (PLY) CHF 88 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:25 PM 7h55 Luton 6:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station CHF 35 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX230 · NX504
6:05 AM 8h00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 2:05 PM Plymouth, Coach Station CHF 56 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX230 · NX501
1:30 PM 8h35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 10:05 PM Plymouth, Coach Station CHF 60 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Plymouth:
A bus is CHF 30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Plymouth costing on average CHF 98.
A bus is CHF 341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Plymouth costing on average CHF 409.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 46m.
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways, easyJet to go to Plymouth by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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