How to travel from Oxford to Plymouth

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Compare train and bus 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 €48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. 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 €48, and a train costs an average of €84.

Distance: 157 miles (253 km)

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€98

Average price

€74

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Cheapest

3h 46m

Average total duration

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3h 16m

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30m

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6h 34m

Average total duration

6h 4m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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Great Western Rail

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National Express

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
05:30PM7h00
Oxford
12:30AMPlymouth
$941One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
05:30PM7h00
Oxford
12:30AMPlymouth
$941One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
05:30PM7h00
Oxford
12:30AMPlymouth
$941One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
11:30AM7h10
Oxford
06:40PMPlymouth
$951One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford 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 Oxford to Plymouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Plymouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $61 (€48).

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

A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Plymouth costing on average $105 (€84).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 50m.

The distance from Oxford to Plymouth is approximately 157 miles (253 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Plymouth is:
  • Around 11 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Plymouth:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, Thames Travel to go to Plymouth by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford 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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