How to get from Plymouth to Colan by bus and train?

From Plymouth to Colan by bus and train

To get from Plymouth to Colan in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Plymouth station to Par station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 91 bus from North Way station to Quintrell Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min.

144min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 9191
Walk to Colan
Leaves from Plymouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plymouth
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Par
    55 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Newquay
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Quintrell Downs
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Way
    ID cordagwm
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Newquay Bus Stn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quintrell Road
    ID corgdmtm
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colan
    Walk to
    Colan
    1.92 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Plymouth to Colan by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 21A

To get from Plymouth to Colan in South West, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Plymouth station to St Austell station. Next, take the 21A bus from St Austell Bus Station station to Quintrell Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 21A21A
Walk to Colan
Leaves from Plymouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plymouth
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Austell
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Austell Bus Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 21A21A
    Wait for bus
    21A
    Newquay Bus Stn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quintrell Road
    ID corgdmtm
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colan
    Walk to
    Colan
    1.92 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Plymouth to Colan

The distance between Plymouth, South West and Colan, South West is approximately 89.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plymouth to Colan by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Plymouth to Colan by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 21A

To get from Plymouth to Colan in South West, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Plymouth station to St Austell station. Next, take the 21A bus from St Austell Bus Station station to Quintrell Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 21A21A
Walk to Colan
Leaves from Plymouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plymouth
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Austell
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Austell Bus Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 21A21A
    Wait for bus
    21A
    Newquay Bus Stn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quintrell Road
    ID corgdmtm
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colan
    Walk to
    Colan
    1.92 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plymouth to Colan?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 91.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Plymouth to Colan?

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 21A.

  • Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Colan in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Plymouth to Colan in South West?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Plymouth station near Plymouth to Penzance station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Penzance station near Colan in South West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Plymouth to Colan in South West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Plymouth and Colan in South West by train and bus is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Plymouth to get to Colan in South West?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Plymouth station near Plymouth in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Plymouth and Colan in South West?

    Get off the train at the Penzance stop, which is closest to Colan in South West.

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