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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Plymouth
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Plymouth will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 16 trains that leave Bristol for Plymouth on Sun, Jul 19, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the direct trains cover the 162 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G664769:50 AM2h01Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:51 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$431One-way0 transfers- G006718:44 AM1h56Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:40 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$431One-way0 transfers
- W298742:45 PM2h02Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:47 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$561One-way0 transfers
- G011637:45 PM2h02Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:47 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$561One-way0 transfers
- W298864:45 PM2h04Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:49 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$631One-way0 transfers
- G0113610:55 AM1h56Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:51 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$841One-way0 transfers
- G006718:44 AM1h56Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:40 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$431One-way0 transfers
- G0114211:57 AM1h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:54 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$841One-way0 transfers
- G0114512:51 PM1h58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:49 PMPlymouth station (PLY)$781One-way0 transfers
- G664769:50 AM2h01Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:51 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$431One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bristol to Plymouth:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Plymouth costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
The journey is about 8m faster (2h 12m by train vs 2h 20m by car) and roughly $18 (€15) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($39 (€32) vs $57 (€47)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bristol to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Plymouth trains for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W29878 | On time 3:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 5:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W29885 | On time 4:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 6:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01149+ C42231 | On time 5:09 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h13 | 7:22 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
| G01151 | On time 5:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 7:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01156 | On time 6:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 8:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41685 | On time 6:51 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h41 | 9:32 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01162 | On time 7:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 9:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42447 · W34843 | On time 7:54 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h44 | 10:38 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
| G01164 | On time 8:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h03 | 10:48 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01167 | On time 9:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 11:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41874 | 7:54 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h31 | 10:25 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00671 | 8:44 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h56 | 10:40 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66476 | 9:50 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h01 | 11:51 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01136 | 10:55 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h56 | 12:51 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01142 | 11:57 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h57 | 1:54 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01145 | 12:51 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h58 | 2:49 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W29869 | 1:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 3:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41671 · C33233 | 1:56 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h38 | 4:34 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
| W29874 | 2:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 4:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41674 · C33235 | 2:54 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h35 | 5:29 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Plymouth
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Trains from Bristol to Plymouth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 100 miles (162 km) distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 100 miles (162 km) |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol to Plymouth trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol and Plymouth from $8 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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