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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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bristol to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Plymouth
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Plymouth:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Plymouth costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Airport and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach South West to go to Plymouth by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western.
- 33 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach South West.
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