Travel Information to Bristol from Plymouth
| 100 miles (162 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $10 - $21 | |
| Bus • $10 (€9) • 2 h 40 min | |
| Train • $21 (€19) • 1 h 57 min | |
| Megabus or CrossCountry |
Travel 100 miles (162 km) by train or bus to Bristol from Plymouth. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Plymouth to Bristol.
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How to get from Plymouth to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
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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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