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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 prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, and a train costs an average of €69.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
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€53 Average price Cheapest | €221 Average price |
10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Norwich 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 Norwich to Plymouth:
A bus is $27 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Plymouth costing on average $88 (€69).
A bus is $578 (€457) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwich to Plymouth costing on average $638 (€505).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 10h 0m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 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 bus, train, 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 Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Plymouth by bus.
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