How to travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth

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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 49m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $113.

Distance: 102 miles (165 km)

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Bus

$117

Average price

$91

Average price

Cheapest

4h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 9m

Average total duration

7h 39m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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from Bournemouth to Plymouth

How to get from Bournemouth to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • South Western RailwayL76832+Great Western RailwayP33684 · P22663 · P22664
    08:04AM4h59
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    01:03PMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $991One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • South Western RailwayL76832+Great Western RailwayP33684 · P22663 · P22664
    08:04AM4h59
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    01:03PMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $991One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC74879+Great Western RailwayP22664
    08:40AM4h23
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    01:03PMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • South Western RailwayP61452+Great Western RailwayP22726+South Western RailwayP61149+CrossCountryC75192
    09:22AM4h25
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    01:47PMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $1081One-way
    3 transfers
  • South Western RailwayP60982+Great Western RailwayP22724+South Western RailwayP61138+Great Western RailwayP22664
    08:18AM4h45
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    01:03PMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $1081One-way
    3 transfers
  • CrossCountryC72316+Great Western RailwayP22666
    09:45AM4h28
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    02:13PMPlymouth station (PLY)
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX504
    06:15PM7h15
    Bournemouth, Coach Station
    01:30AMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $1091One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX504
    02:30PM8h15
    Bournemouth, Coach Station
    10:45PMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $1251One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX501
    01:00PM9h05
    Bournemouth, Coach Station
    10:05PMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $1271One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Plymouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bournemouth and Plymouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $41 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Plymouth:

A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Plymouth costing on average $113 (€92).

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 4h 18m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 15m.

The distance from Bournemouth to Plymouth is approximately 102 miles (165 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Plymouth is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bournemouth to Plymouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bournemouth to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Plymouth by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
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