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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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$13 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Paignton to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paignton to Plymouth:
A train is $0.24 (€0.19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paignton to Plymouth costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paignton and Plymouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Paignton, Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Paignton station (PGN) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach South West to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, Stagecoach South West.
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