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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€11 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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.
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.
Other travel options to Newton Abbot take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Plymouth to Newton Abbot
How to get from Plymouth to Newton Abbot by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
NX5016:35 AM 1h45 Plymouth, Coach Station 8:20 AM Newton Abbot €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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NX5016:35 AM 1h45 Plymouth, Coach Station 8:20 AM Newton Abbot €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
G010699:27 AM 0h37 Plymouth station (PLY) 10:04 AM Newton Abbot station (NTA) €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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W345629:15 AM 0h38 Plymouth station (PLY) 9:53 AM Newton Abbot station (NTA) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
W3457211:15 AM 0h38 Plymouth station (PLY) 11:53 AM Newton Abbot station (NTA) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
W345598:35 AM 0h40 Plymouth station (PLY) 9:15 AM Newton Abbot station (NTA) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX5019:20 AM 1h50 Plymouth, Coach Station 11:10 AM Newton Abbot €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX40411:15 PM 1h20 Plymouth, Coach Station 12:35 AM Newton Abbot €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Newton Abbot take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Newton Abbot by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Newton Abbot by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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