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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 $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Bristol:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Bristol costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Plymouth to Bristol
How to get from Plymouth to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:00 AM3h25Plymouth, Coach Station9:25 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:00 AM3h25Plymouth, Coach Station9:25 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W297952:27 PM1h57Plymouth station (PLY)4:24 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
V886869:14 AM1h58Plymouth station (PLY)11:12 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$331One-way0 transfers- V8868511:15 AM2h00Plymouth station (PLY)1:15 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$331One-way0 transfers
- V952311:15 PM2h01Plymouth station (PLY)3:16 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:55 AM3h15Plymouth, Coach Station11:10 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:05 AM3h15Plymouth, Coach Station2:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:40 PM3h25Plymouth, Coach Station7:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Bristol:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Bristol costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, Stagecoach South West to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, Stagecoach South West.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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