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Compare bus and train for Oxford to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from Kč789. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč789, and a train costs an average of Kč1077.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč2121 Average price | Kč1915 Average price Cheapest | Kč1450 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Oxford to Plymouth:
A bus is Kč206 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Plymouth costing on average Kč2121.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
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How to get from Oxford to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:50 PM8h05Oxford12:55 AMPlymouthKč16031One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:50 PM8h05Oxford12:55 AMPlymouthKč16031One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:50 PM6h55Oxford9:45 PMPlymouthKč20211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:50 PM8h05Oxford11:55 PMPlymouthKč17631One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Plymouth:
A bus is Kč206 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Plymouth costing on average Kč2121.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Plymouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, Oxford Bus Company to go to Plymouth by bus.
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