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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Exmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Exmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, while a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Exmouth:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Plymouth to Exmouth costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Exmouth take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 1h 31m versus 1h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Plymouth to Exmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Exmouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:15 AM2h02Plymouth12:17 PMExmouth$81One-way0 transfers
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- 10:15 AM2h02Plymouth12:17 PMExmouth$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:15 AM2h02Plymouth12:17 PMExmouth$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:15 AM2h02Plymouth1:17 PMExmouth$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Exmouth:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Plymouth to Exmouth costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Exmouth take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Exmouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Exmouth station (EXM).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Exmouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Exmouth by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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