Travel Information from Bournemouth to Plymouth
| 102 miles (164 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $26 - $103 | |
| Bus • $26 (€23) • 8 h 50 min | |
| Train • $103 (€93) • 4 h 5 min | |
| National Express or Great Western Rail |
Travel 102 miles (164 km) by train or bus between Bournemouth and Plymouth. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bournemouth to Plymouth.
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The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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You can get to Plymouth from Bournemouth 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Plymouth from Bournemouth is by taking a bus, which costs on average $26 (€23).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bournemouth to Plymouth:
A bus is $77 (€70) less than a train with an average ticket price of $103 (€93) from Bournemouth to Plymouth.
The fastest way to get to Plymouth from Bournemouth is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8 h 50 min.
Plymouth is approximately 102 miles (164 km) away from Bournemouth.
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Plymouth is:
- 7 buses per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Plymouth from Bournemouth as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bournemouth to Plymouth:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bournemouth to Plymouth:
- You can travel by bus from Bournemouth to Plymouth with National Express, and you can find National Express Bournemouth to Plymouth tickets for $26 (€23) on Omio.
- You can travel by train between Bournemouth and Plymouth with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or Cross Country, and you can find Great Western Rail Bournemouth to Plymouth tickets for $103 (€93) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bournemouth to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with.
- You'll find direct trains 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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