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Compare train, bus, and flight for Plymouth to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 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 $18, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$98 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $312 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg 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 London:
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to London costing on average $98 (€79).
A bus is $275 (€221) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to London costing on average $312 (€251).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Plymouth to London
How to get from Plymouth to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX5043:30 PM5h30Plymouth, Coach Station9:00 PMLondon, Earl's Court$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX5043:30 PM5h30Plymouth, Coach Station9:00 PMLondon, Earl's Court$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 922712:30 PM1h15Newquay Cornwall Airport1:45 PMLondon Stansted Airport$981One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G149251:15 PM3h14Plymouth station (PLY)4:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$921One-way0 transfers
- W345832:15 PM3h14Plymouth station (PLY)5:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1131One-way0 transfers
- W345629:15 AM3h14Plymouth station (PLY)12:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1131One-way0 transfers
- NX5046:20 AM5h40Plymouth, Coach Station12:00 PMLondon, Earl's Court$251One-way0 transfers
- NX5043:30 PM5h50Plymouth, Coach Station9:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$251One-way0 transfers
- NX5046:20 AM6h00Plymouth, Coach Station12:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$251One-way0 transfers
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BA87091:25 PM5h55Exeter International Airport7:20 PMLondon City Airport$5181One-way1 transfer- BA7830+BA87171:25 PM7h20Exeter International Airport8:45 PMLondon City Airport$5181One-way1 transfer
BA1373+BA78262:30 PM6h45Newquay Cornwall Airport9:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$5491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to London:
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to London costing on average $98 (€79).
A bus is $275 (€221) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to London costing on average $312 (€251).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Stagecoach South West to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Eastern Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eastern Airways.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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