How to travel from Norwich to Plymouth

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 34m. 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 $36, and a train costs an average of $81.

Distance: 280 miles (452 km)

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$64

Average price

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$209

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$122

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(fuel + tolls)

10h 5m

Average total duration

9h 35m

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6h 4m

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5h 34m

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6h 11m

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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Great Western Railway

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Norwich to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $64 (€52).

This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Plymouth:

A bus is $145 (€116) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Plymouth costing on average $209 (€168).

The fastest way to travel from Norwich to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 5h 34m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Norwich and Plymouth including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Norwich to Plymouth among Omio's users.

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from Norwich to Plymouth

How to get from Norwich to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Norwich to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    8:05 AM13h25
    Norwich
    9:30 PMPlymouth
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    8:05 AM13h25
    Norwich
    9:30 PMPlymouth
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:05 AM13h25
    Norwich
    9:30 PMPlymouth
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Norwich to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Norwich to Plymouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Norwich and Plymouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Norwich to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $64 (€52).

This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Plymouth:

A bus is $145 (€116) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Plymouth costing on average $209 (€168).

The fastest way to travel from Norwich to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 5h 34m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 35m.

The distance from Norwich to Plymouth is approximately 280 miles (452 km).
The average frequency per day from Norwich to Plymouth is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Norwich to Plymouth:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Norwich to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Plymouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Plymouth by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Norwich to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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