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Compare bus, train, and flight for Plymouth to Longford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, while a flight costs an average of €460.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€40 Average price Cheapest | €460 Average price | €129 Average price | €164 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Plymouth to Longford
Compare the available ways to get from Plymouth to Longford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Longford:
A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Longford costing on average €129.
A bus is €420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Longford costing on average €460.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
Tickets start at around €40 compared to roughly €164 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €125. The journey takes 5h 28m versus 3h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Plymouth to Longford
How to get from Plymouth to Longford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Longford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:59 PM 6h26 Plymouth 6:25 AM Longford €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:59 PM 6h26 Plymouth 6:25 AM Longford €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:15 AM 5h15 Plymouth 2:30 PM Longford €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:59 PM 5h26 Plymouth 4:25 AM Longford €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Longford:
A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Longford costing on average €129.
A bus is €420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Longford costing on average €460.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Longford as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Longford by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Longford by train.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways, easyJet to go to Longford by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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