How to travel from Nottingham to Plymouth

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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €68.

Distance: 219 miles (354 km)

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€130

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€32

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5h 36m

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5h 6m

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30m

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9h 7m

Average total duration

8h 37m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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from Nottingham to Plymouth

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
08:05AM10h50
Nottingham
06:55PMPlymouth
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
08:05AM10h50
Nottingham
06:55PMPlymouth
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:50PM9h55
Nottingham
02:45AMPlymouth
$511One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
05:45AM10h50
Nottingham
04:35PMPlymouth
$361One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:00AM10h55
Nottingham
03:55PMPlymouth
$581One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Plymouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Nottingham and Plymouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $60 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Plymouth costing on average $86 (€68).

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 35m.

The distance from Nottingham to Plymouth is approximately 219 miles (354 km).
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Plymouth is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Plymouth:
  • Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nottingham to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Plymouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Plymouth by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Nottingham 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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