The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Plymouth
Cheapest price
€45
Average price
€50
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Plymouth will cost around €50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bristol for Plymouth on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 162 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
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: 162 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€44 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Plymouth train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C23729+ P08883 | On time 8:11 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h23 | 10:34 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
C23731 | On time 8:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 10:47 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23735 | On time 9:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h03 | 11:48 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C03775 | On time 10:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h04 | 12:49 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23745 | On time 11:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 1:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23749 | On time 12:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 2:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23755 | On time 1:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 3:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23760 | On time 2:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h03 | 4:48 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P08916 | On time 2:55 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h37 | 5:32 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23768 | On time 3:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 5:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23773 | On time 4:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 6:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23776+ P08333 | On time 5:12 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h08 | 7:20 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Plymouth
Distance 162 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Bristol to Plymouth trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and Plymouth from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains are offered between the two destinations from a little after 5:15 a.m. until just after 9:45 p.m.from Bristol Parkway Station to Plymouth Station. It takes between 2 and 2.5 hours to complete the route from Bristol to Plymouth. Peak time starts with the departure of the first train and lasts until 8:15 a.m. The last train is also peak time. There is a direct train but there is also the possibility of changing trains at Taunton Station. CrossCountry is the main train provider for this connection.
Bristol
Bristol has plenty to offer visitors whatever you're interested in. There are some excellent free city museums on offer to explore. For families visiting there are some excellent choices with attractions such as the Bristol Zoo or the Bristol Aquarium, which displays native and tropical marine creatures from around the world. The city is also well known for its exciting nightlife with a wide range of pubs, bars and clubs to suit any scene. A visit to the Clifton Suspension Bridge can provide visitors with some fantastic views of the Avon Gorge.
Plymouth
Plymouth is located on the south west coast of England and has a wealth of attractions to offer visitors. The National Marine Aquarium is home to over 400 different species, this is also where the deepest aquarium tank in Britain can be found. The city is an excellent choice for people with an interest in sea sports as there are water sports to choose from such as sailing, scuba diving and windsurfing to name some options.
FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Plymouth

Passengers board the train most frequently from Bristol Temple Meads, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Plymouth, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Plymouth
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops outside station on either side of Church Road
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Entrance to station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Bristol - bus stop on Bedminster Down Road. Towards Weston super Mare, bus stop outside Halfords on West Street.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free - Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: South Road bus stop opposite station towards Bristol. Bus stop on Redland Grove towards Severn Beach
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On single platform
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Weekends - Bus stop under roadbridge on Sea Mills Lane (300 yrds from station). Weekdays - Bus stops on either side of Shirehampton Road opposite the Co-op
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: station entrance and on platform
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Laybys on A4 Portway by footbridge. Taxis from the station approach road
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station - step free access can be achieved to both platforms independent of the station however step free access does not exist between platforms. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Severn Beach - bus stop past the Black Swan public house. Towards Bristol - bus stop by Berwick Road
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
- Dexters
- Brunel Bar & Kitchen
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £1
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- Winford Manor Hotel
- Cost £10
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
- Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
- Parking: short-term and long-term options available
- Bus: Airport Flyer Express
- Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to shelter on platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on Saltash Road, next to HMS Drake Barracks.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.” This station has step free access to the single platform but this can be accessed via a long ramp from a gated station entrance, there are limited handrails to the ramp and in places the gradient is moderate.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Main road (Wolseley Road) bus stops outside Lloyds Bank
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