How to travel from Bridgwater to Plymouth

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Compare train and bus for Bridgwater to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bridgwater to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $29.

Distance: 72 miles (116 km)

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$19

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$53

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$32

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 58m

Average total duration

2h 28m

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2h 14m

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1h 44m

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1h 38m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bridgwater to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgwater to Plymouth costing on average $53 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Bridgwater to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bridgwater and Plymouth including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bridgwater to Plymouth among Omio's users.

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from Bridgwater to Plymouth

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    8:37 AM1h48
    Bridgwater
    10:25 AMPlymouth
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    8:37 AM1h48
    Bridgwater
    10:25 AMPlymouth
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    8:37 AM1h48
    Bridgwater
    10:25 AMPlymouth
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    7:20 PM1h51
    Bridgwater
    9:11 PMPlymouth
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    9:44 PM1h51
    Bridgwater
    11:35 PMPlymouth
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2:42 PM1h52
    Bridgwater
    4:34 PMPlymouth
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater to Plymouth.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bridgwater and Plymouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bridgwater to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgwater to Plymouth costing on average $53 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Bridgwater to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 28m.

The distance from Bridgwater to Plymouth is approximately 72 miles (116 km).
The average frequency per day from Bridgwater to Plymouth is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater to Plymouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bridgwater station (BWT) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bridgwater, Huntworth Lane M5 and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bridgwater to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, First Buses of Somerset to go to Plymouth by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bridgwater to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
  • 19 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Bridgwater 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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