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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 26 miles (42 km)

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€16

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€10

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1h 11m

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41m

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1h 32m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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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 ExpressNX504
02:30PM1h05
Plymouth, Coach Station
03:35PMBodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak)
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX504
02:30PM1h05
Plymouth, Coach Station
03:35PMBodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak)
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National ExpressNX406
04:15AM0h55
Plymouth, Coach Station
05:10AMBodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak)
$151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National ExpressNX104
04:55PM1h10
Plymouth, Coach Station
06:05PMBodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak)
$151One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX504
08:00PM1h00
Plymouth, Coach Station
09:00PMBodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak)
$151One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX106
04:00AM0h55
Plymouth, Coach Station
04:55AMBodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak)
$151One-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.

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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 $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Bodmin costing on average $20 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Bodmin is by train with an average journey time of 38m.

Other travel options to Bodmin take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 0m.

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 Great Western Rail to go to Bodmin by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Go Cornwall Bus to go to Bodmin by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Plymouth to Bodmin with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail.
  • 5 direct buses per day with National Express, Go Cornwall Bus.
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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