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Compare coach and train for Durham to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £177.
Distance: 520 km
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6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Plymouth from Durham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Durham to Plymouth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:1516h40Durham3:55Plymouth£351One-way0 changes
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11:1516h40Durham3:55Plymouth£351One-way0 changes
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11:1516h40Durham3:55Plymouth£351One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham to Plymouth:
A coach is £141 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Plymouth costing on average £177.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 10m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham and Plymouth as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham station (DHM) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Coaches mostly depart from Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by coach.
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