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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 an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a train costs an average of €61.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€61 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Nottingham to Plymouth:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Plymouth costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 27m.
Tickets start at around €61 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €14. The journey takes 5h 8m versus 4h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Plymouth
How to get from Nottingham to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:00 AM8h25Nottingham1:25 PMPlymouth€211One-way0 transfers
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5:00 AM8h25Nottingham1:25 PMPlymouth€211One-way0 transfers
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5:00 AM8h25Nottingham1:25 PMPlymouth€211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Plymouth:
A bus is €103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Plymouth costing on average €159.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 29m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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