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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 €29. 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 €29, and a train costs an average of €65.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€52 Average price Cheapest | €168 Average price | €98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Norwich to Plymouth:
A bus is €116 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Plymouth costing on average €168.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Plymouth
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM13h25Norwich, Bus Station10:30 PMPlymouth, Coach Station€441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM13h25Norwich, Bus Station10:30 PMPlymouth, Coach Station€441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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P01248+
C372389:30 AM5h25Norwich station (NRW)2:55 PMPlymouth station (PLY)€2561One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W34814+P01266+C3716411:30 AM5h42Norwich station (NRW)5:12 PMPlymouth station (PLY)€2561One-way2 transfers
- W34797+P01239+C372138:30 AM5h43Norwich station (NRW)2:13 PMPlymouth station (PLY)€2561One-way2 transfers
- W34809+C37260+P0125710:30 AM5h43Norwich station (NRW)4:13 PMPlymouth station (PLY)€2561One-way2 transfers
- NX491 · NX50110:15 AM11h50Norwich, Bus Station10:05 PMPlymouth, Coach Station€641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Plymouth:
A bus is €116 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Plymouth costing on average €168.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Plymouth by train.
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