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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Bodmin take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
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How to get from Plymouth to Bodmin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Bodmin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX1064:00 AM0h55Plymouth, Coach Station4:55 AMBodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX1064:00 AM0h55Plymouth, Coach Station4:55 AMBodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C720008:47 AM0h34Plymouth station (PLY)9:21 AMBodmin Parkway (BOD)$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
P299589:45 AM0h38Plymouth station (PLY)10:23 AMBodmin Parkway (BOD)$191One-way0 transfers
L2325710:15 AM0h39Plymouth station (PLY)10:54 AMBodmin Parkway (BOD)$191One-way0 transfers
L232609:12 AM0h42Plymouth station (PLY)9:54 AMBodmin Parkway (BOD)$191One-way0 transfers
NX4064:15 AM0h55Plymouth, Coach Station5:10 AMBodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak)$131One-way0 transfers
NX1044:55 PM1h00Plymouth, Coach Station5:55 PMBodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak)$131One-way0 transfers
NX5047:45 PM1h00Plymouth, Coach Station8:45 PMBodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak)$131One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Bodmin take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bodmin by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bodmin by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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