How to travel from Bristol to Plymouth

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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

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30m

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2h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 16m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Bristol to Plymouth

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
11:10AM3h15
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
02:25PMPlymouth, Coach Station
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:15AM3h35
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
09:50AMPlymouth, Coach Station
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC75054
08:45AM2h02
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:47AMPlymouth station (PLY)
$531One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC75459
10:45AM2h03
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
12:48PMPlymouth station (PLY)
$531One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC75133
09:45AM2h03
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:48AMPlymouth station (PLY)
$531One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC75192
11:41AM2h06
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
01:47PMPlymouth station (PLY)
$531One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:30PM3h10
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
05:40PMPlymouth, Coach Station
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:25PM3h05
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
10:30PMPlymouth, Coach Station
$151One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX101
01:55PM4h20
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
06:15PMPlymouth, Coach Station
$351One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol 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 Bristol to Plymouth.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Plymouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Bristol to Plymouth is approximately 100 miles (162 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Plymouth is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Plymouth:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester, Birmingham. 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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