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Compare train, bus, and flight for Norwich to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a flight costs an average of $611.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$70 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $611 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Norwich to Plymouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Plymouth:
A bus is $75 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Plymouth costing on average $145 (€122).
A bus is $541 (€456) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwich to Plymouth costing on average $611 (€514).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 15m.
Bus takes on average 10h 32m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€59) compared to roughly $118 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€41). The journey takes 10h 2m versus 6h 11m 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.
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How to get from Norwich to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:05 AM 13h25 Norwich 9:30 PM Plymouth $65 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:05 AM 13h25 Norwich 9:30 PM Plymouth $65 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:05 AM 13h25 Norwich 9:30 PM Plymouth $65 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Plymouth:
A bus is $75 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Plymouth costing on average $145 (€122).
A bus is $541 (€456) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwich to Plymouth costing on average $611 (€514).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 15m.
Bus takes on average 10h 32m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Plymouth as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, 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 to go to Plymouth by flight.
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