4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a flight costs an average of €165.
Distance: 309 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€63 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €165 Average price | €78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 London to Plymouth:
A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Plymouth costing on average €63.
A bus is €142 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Plymouth costing on average €165.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 6h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Plymouth
How to get from London to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:59 PM6h21London, Victoria Coach Station6:20 AMPlymouth, Coach Station€241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:59 PM6h21London, Victoria Coach Station6:20 AMPlymouth, Coach Station€241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 92283:35 PM1h10London Stansted Airport4:45 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport€1731One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W348489:04 PM3h28London Paddington (PAD)12:32 AMPlymouth station (PLY)€341One-way0 transfers
- G149877:04 PM3h14London Paddington (PAD)10:18 PMPlymouth station (PLY)€541One-way0 transfers
L79406+W34831+
C931193:08 PM5h12London Victoria (VIC)8:20 PMPlymouth station (PLY)€561One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 AM6h35London, Victoria Coach Station2:35 PMPlymouth, Coach Station€251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM6h35London, Victoria Coach Station10:35 PMPlymouth, Coach Station€331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 AM6h15London, Victoria Coach Station5:45 PMPlymouth, Coach Station€341One-way0 transfers
BA1328+
BA40859:00 AM8h20London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMExeter International Airport€4371One-way1 transfer- BA1330+BA40858:15 AM9h05London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMExeter International Airport€4371One-way1 transfer
- BA1326+BA40857:20 AM10h00London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMExeter International Airport€4371One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 17
Sep 18
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
Sep 29
Sep 30
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from London to Plymouth
Travel to Plymouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Plymouth.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Plymouth:
A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Plymouth costing on average €63.
A bus is €142 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Plymouth costing on average €165.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 6h 37m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Plymouth as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Eastern Airways to go to Plymouth by flight.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eastern Airways.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 17 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Travelling from London to Plymouth: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
