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 $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 5m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $68.

Distance: 219 miles (354 km)

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Bus

$153

Average price

$47

Average price

Cheapest

5h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 16m

Average total duration

8h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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

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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 ExpressNX450 · NX504
09:30AM10h10
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
07:40PMPlymouth, Coach Station
$691One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:45PM14h30
Nottingham, University of Nottingham
06:15AMPlymouth, Coach Station
$501One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsC51210+CrossCountryC75082
09:53AM4h54
Nottingham station (NOT)
02:47PMPlymouth station (PLY)
$3001One-way
1 transfer

Other options

East Midlands TrainsC51642+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailP29999
12:12PM6h05
Nottingham station (NOT)
06:17PMPlymouth station (PLY)
$1021One-way
2 transfers
East Midlands TrainsC51595+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailP22673
11:12AM6h00
Nottingham station (NOT)
05:12PMPlymouth station (PLY)
$1391One-way
2 transfers
East Midlands TrainsC51272+CrossCountryC75084
10:53AM4h54
Nottingham station (NOT)
03:47PMPlymouth station (PLY)
$3001One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX450 · NX504
01:00PM9h45
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
10:45PMPlymouth, Coach Station
$611One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:10PM12h05
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
06:15AMPlymouth, Coach Station
$511One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:00PM13h15
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
06:15AMPlymouth, Coach Station
$511One-way
1 transfer

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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 $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Plymouth costing on average $68 (€55).

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 45m.

The distance from Nottingham to Plymouth is approximately 219 miles (354 km).
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Plymouth is:
  • Around 13 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:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
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, Megabus, FlixBus 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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