How to travel from Plymouth to Bodmin

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Compare bus and train for Plymouth to Bodmin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Bodmin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 26 miles (42 km)

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Driving

$19

Average price

$13

Average price

Cheapest

$12

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

40m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 32m

Average total duration

1h 2m

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57m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Bodmin is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Bodmin costing on average $19 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Bodmin is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Bodmin take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Plymouth and Bodmin including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Plymouth to Bodmin among Omio's users.

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from Plymouth to Bodmin

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX106
    4:00 AM0h55
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    4:55 AMBodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX106
    4:00 AM0h55
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    4:55 AMBodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC72000
    8:47 AM0h34
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    9:21 AMBodmin Parkway (BOD)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayP29958
    9:45 AM0h38
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    10:23 AMBodmin Parkway (BOD)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayL23257
    10:15 AM0h39
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    10:54 AMBodmin Parkway (BOD)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayL23260
    9:12 AM0h42
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    9:54 AMBodmin Parkway (BOD)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX406
    4:15 AM0h55
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    5:10 AMBodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX104
    4:55 PM1h00
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    5:55 PMBodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX504
    7:45 PM1h00
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    8:45 PMBodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth to Bodmin

Travel to Bodmin 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 Plymouth to Bodmin.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Plymouth and Bodmin including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Bodmin is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Bodmin costing on average $19 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Bodmin is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Bodmin take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 2m.

The distance from Plymouth to Bodmin is approximately 26 miles (42 km).
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Bodmin is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Bodmin as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plymouth to Bodmin:
  • Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Bodmin Parkway (BOD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Bodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plymouth to Bodmin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bodmin by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bodmin by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Plymouth to Bodmin:
  • 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Plymouth to Bodmin often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Truro, Longford, Newquay. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bodmin and these popular destinations at a great price.

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