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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Redruth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Redruth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Redruth:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Redruth costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Redruth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €1. The journey takes 1h 28m versus 1h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Plymouth to Redruth
How to get from Plymouth to Redruth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Redruth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G664728:47 AM1h22Plymouth station (PLY)10:09 AMRedruth station (RED)€121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G664728:47 AM1h22Plymouth station (PLY)10:09 AMRedruth station (RED)€121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G1495211:20 AM1h21Plymouth station (PLY)12:41 PMRedruth station (RED)€181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G149779:46 AM1h25Plymouth station (PLY)11:11 AMRedruth station (RED)€141One-way0 transfers
- V174673:16 PM1h24Plymouth station (PLY)4:40 PMRedruth station (RED)€181One-way0 transfers
- G151712:18 PM1h26Plymouth station (PLY)3:44 PMRedruth station (RED)€181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Redruth:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Redruth costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Redruth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Redruth 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 Redruth station (RED).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Redruth, Railway Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Redruth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Redruth by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
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