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Compare train and coach for Bolton to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £320 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £320, while a train costs an average of £320.
Distance: 376 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£320 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 14m.
Tickets start at around £320 compared to roughly £78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-241.93. The journey takes 6h 3m versus 5h 6m 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 to Plymouth from Bolton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Plymouth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
13:328h58Bolton22:30PlymouthFind prices2 changes
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Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 14m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Coaches mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Bee Network to go to Plymouth by coach.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Plymouth by train.
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