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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 €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 45m. 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 €28, and a train costs an average of €61.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€52 Average price Cheapest | €96 Average price |
10h 24m Average total duration 9h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Plymouth to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Liverpool:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Liverpool costing on average $76 (€61).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 12 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Liverpool by train.
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