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Compare bus and train for Poole to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr623 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. 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 kr623, while a train costs an average of kr764.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr764 Average price | kr623 Average price Cheapest | kr291 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Poole to Plymouth:
A bus is kr141 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Plymouth costing on average kr764.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 1m.
Tickets start at around kr764 compared to roughly kr291 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-472.97. The journey takes 4h 22m versus 2h 41m 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.
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How to get from Poole to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poole to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:00 PM8h05Poole4:05 AMPlymouthkr5971One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:00 PM8h05Poole4:05 AMPlymouthkr5971One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:00 PM8h05Poole4:05 AMPlymouthkr5971One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:00 PM8h05Poole3:05 AMPlymouthkr6161One-way0 transfers
- 3:55 PM8h35Poole12:30 AMPlymouthkr6431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Plymouth:
A bus is kr141 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Plymouth costing on average kr764.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 1m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Plymouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
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