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Compare train and bus for Paignton to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Paignton to Plymouth:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paignton to Plymouth costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (55m by train vs 57m by car). Tickets start at around $15 (€13) compared to roughly $11 (€9) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Paignton to Plymouth
How to get from Paignton to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paignton to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX50111:58 PM0h47Paignton, Bus Station12:45 AMPlymouth, Marsh Mills$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX50111:58 PM0h47Paignton, Bus Station12:45 AMPlymouth, Marsh Mills$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX50111:58 PM0h47Paignton, Bus Station12:45 AMPlymouth, Marsh Mills$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Y41873 · G149778:45 AM0h56Paignton station (PGN)9:41 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$141One-way1 transfer
- Y80244 · G1516910:24 AM1h11Paignton station (PGN)11:35 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$141One-way1 transfer
- G15229 · G151669:16 AM1h18Paignton station (PGN)10:34 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$141One-way1 transfer
- NX5019:05 PM0h50Paignton, Bus Station9:55 PMPlymouth, Marsh Mills$91One-way0 transfers
- NX5011:30 PM0h55Paignton, Bus Station2:25 PMPlymouth, Marsh Mills$91One-way0 transfers
- NX50111:58 PM0h57Paignton, Bus Station12:55 AMPlymouth, Coach Station$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paignton to Plymouth:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paignton to Plymouth costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paignton and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paignton station (PGN) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Paignton, Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Plymouth by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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