How to travel from Plymouth to Newton Abbot

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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Newton Abbot

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Newton Abbot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, while a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 25 miles (41 km)

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2h 7m

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Compare ways to travel from Plymouth to Newton Abbot

Compare the available ways to get from Plymouth to Newton Abbot, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Newton Abbot is a bus with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Newton Abbot:

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Newton Abbot costing on average €11.

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Newton Abbot is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Newton Abbot take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Plymouth and Newton Abbot including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Plymouth to Newton Abbot among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 12m sooner (38m by train vs 50m by car). Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Plymouth to Newton Abbot

How to get from Plymouth to Newton Abbot by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Plymouth to Newton Abbot is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX501
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  • National ExpressNX501
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  • CrossCountryG01069
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  • Great Western RailwayW34562
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  • Great Western RailwayW34572
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  • Great Western RailwayW34559
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  • National ExpressNX501
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  • National ExpressNX404
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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth to Newton Abbot

Travel to Newton Abbot easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Plymouth to Newton Abbot.

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There are 2 options to travel between Plymouth and Newton Abbot including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Newton Abbot is a bus with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Newton Abbot:

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Newton Abbot costing on average €11.

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Newton Abbot is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Newton Abbot take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 7m.

The distance from Plymouth to Newton Abbot is approximately 25 miles (41 km).
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Newton Abbot is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Newton Abbot as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plymouth to Newton Abbot:
  • Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Newton Abbot station (NTA).
  • Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Heathfield, Newton Rd / A38 (Drumbridges Roundabout).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plymouth to Newton Abbot, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Newton Abbot by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Newton Abbot by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Plymouth to Newton Abbot with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Plymouth to Newton Abbot often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Paddington (PAD), Banbury, Bristol, Plymouth station (PLY). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newton Abbot and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Newton Abbot to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Newton Abbot is typically sufficient to explore the town's key attractions, enjoy the local markets, and experience its charming atmosphere.

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