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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Plymouth to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth to Bristol
Travel to Bristol 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 Plymouth to Bristol.
There are 2 travel options from Plymouth to Bristol: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Bristol is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Bristol:
Taking a bus costs $12 (€10) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $21 (€19).
The fastest way to get to Bristol from Plymouth is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 57 min.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2 h 40 min.
The Plymouth to Bristol distance is around 100 miles (162 km).
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Bristol is:
- Around 40 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Plymouth to Bristol 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 from Plymouth to Bristol:
- Buses from Plymouth to Bristol most often leave from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Airport.
- Trains most often depart from Plymouth at Plymouth and arrive in Bristol at Bristol Temple Meads.
The following travel companies offer services from Plymouth to Bristol:
- Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Stagecoach South West can take you to Bristol by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Plymouth to Bristol for $10 (€9).
- CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country or first_great_western can get you to Bristol by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with CrossCountry from Plymouth to Bristol for $21 (€19) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Plymouth to Bristol with the following travel companies:
- 37 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Stagecoach South West.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country or first_great_western.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bristol as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Bristol from Plymouth.
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