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Compare coach, train and flight for Cambridge to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 359 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£59 Average Price Cheapest | £120 Average Price |
9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Plymouth from Cambridge by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Cambridge to Plymouth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Plymouth.
There are 2 travel options between Cambridge and Plymouth. You can take a coach or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Plymouth from Cambridge is a coach with an average price of £30.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Plymouth:
A coach is £22 less than a train with an average ticket price of £52 from Cambridge to Plymouth.
The fastest way to get to Plymouth from Cambridge is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 58 min.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Getting to Plymouth by coach takes 8 h 53 min on average.
The Cambridge to Plymouth distance is approximately 223 miles.
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Plymouth is:
- Around 7 coaches per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Cambridge and Plymouth as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Cambridge to Plymouth:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cambridge to Plymouth:
- You can go to Plymouth from Cambridge by coach with National Express or Megabus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £33 with Megabus from Cambridge to Plymouth on Omio.
- You can travel to Plymouth from Cambridge by train with Great Western Rail or Thameslink. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £52 with Great Western Rail from Cambridge to Plymouth.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cambridge to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct coach with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Plymouth tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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