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Compare train and bus for Newport to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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$101 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Plymouth:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Plymouth costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newport and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Newport, Kingsway and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
- 6 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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