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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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Plymouth:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Plymouth costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $52 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€6). The journey takes 2h 42m versus 2h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Newport to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newport to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:20 AM5h05Newport2:25 PMPlymouth$151One-way0 transfers
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- 9:20 AM5h05Newport2:25 PMPlymouth$151One-way0 transfers
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- 9:20 AM5h05Newport2:25 PMPlymouth$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Plymouth:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Plymouth costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Plymouth by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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