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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Liverpool:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Liverpool costing on average $106 (€86).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
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How to get from Plymouth to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:59 PM13h51Plymouth1:50 PMLiverpool$571One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:59 PM13h51Plymouth1:50 PMLiverpool$571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:50 PM10h10Plymouth2:00 AMLiverpool$761One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:20 AM11h10Plymouth11:30 AMLiverpool$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Liverpool:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Liverpool costing on average $106 (€86).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach South West to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Liverpool by train.
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