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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. 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 $47, and a train costs an average of $113.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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$114 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration 8h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Poole to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Plymouth:
A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Plymouth costing on average $113 (€92).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, South Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
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