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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 an average ticket price of DKK 73 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. 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 DKK 73, while a train costs an average of DKK 129.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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DKK 129 Average price | DKK 73 Average price Cheapest | DKK 166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Truro to Plymouth
Compare the available ways to get from Truro to Plymouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Plymouth:
A bus is DKK 56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Plymouth costing on average DKK 129.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
The journey is about 8m faster (1h 17m by train vs 1h 25m by car) and roughly DKK 38 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (DKK 129 vs DKK 166). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Truro to Plymouth
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.
NX5049:50 AM1h55Truro, Bus Station11:45 AMPlymouth, Coach StationDKK 741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX5049:50 AM1h55Truro, Bus Station11:45 AMPlymouth, Coach StationDKK 741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W3457710:58 AM1h14Truro station (TRU)12:12 PMPlymouth station (PLY)DKK 1421One-way0 transfers
Other options
W345729:53 AM1h16Truro station (TRU)11:09 AMPlymouth station (PLY)DKK 1421One-way0 transfers
C4843810:29 AM1h17Truro station (TRU)11:46 AMPlymouth station (PLY)DKK 1421One-way0 transfers
W345668:53 AM1h17Truro station (TRU)10:10 AMPlymouth station (PLY)DKK 1421One-way0 transfers
NX5046:10 AM2h40Truro, Bus Station8:50 AMPlymouth, Coach StationDKK 741One-way0 transfers
NX4049:20 PM1h40Truro, Bus Station11:00 PMPlymouth, Coach StationDKK 871One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:10 AM1h35Truro, Bus Station7:45 AMPlymouth, Coach StationDKK 951One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Plymouth:
A bus is DKK 56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Plymouth costing on average DKK 129.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 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, Green Lane and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Plymouth by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
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