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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 $19. 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 $19, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $180 Average price | $102 Average price |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Plymouth:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Plymouth costing on average $26 (€21).
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Plymouth costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Eastern Airways to go to Plymouth by flight.
- Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, Arriva UK to go to Plymouth by bus.
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