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Compare train and bus for Truro to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Truro to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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$15 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Truro to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Truro 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 Truro to Plymouth:
A bus is $1 (€0.98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Plymouth costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Truro and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Truro station (TRU) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Truro, Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western.
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