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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Penryn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Penryn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$17 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Penryn:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Penryn costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Penryn take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
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How to get from Plymouth to Penryn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Penryn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:35 PM2h05Plymouth12:40 AMPenryn$61One-way0 transfers
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10:35 PM2h05Plymouth12:40 AMPenryn$61One-way0 transfers
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10:35 PM2h05Plymouth12:40 AMPenryn$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Penryn:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Penryn costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Penryn take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Penryn 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 Penryn, Commercial Road.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Penryn station (PYN).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Penryn by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Penryn by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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