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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: 162 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m 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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How to get from Bristol to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 ways to get from Bristol to Plymouth: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Plymouth is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €8 compared to other travel options to Plymouth:
Taking a coach costs €9 less than taking a train, which costs on average €17 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Plymouth from Bristol is by train, which takes on average 1 h 56 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 2 h 53 min.
The distance from Bristol to Plymouth is approximately 162 km.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Plymouth is:
- 40 coaches a day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Bristol to Plymouth as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Bristol to Plymouth:
- Coaches mostly depart from Bristol, Airport and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Trains most often depart from Bristol at Bristol Temple Meads and arrive in Plymouth at Plymouth.
The following travel companies offer services from Bristol to Plymouth:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Stagecoach South West for coaches to Plymouth. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Bristol to Plymouth tickets on Omio for €8.
- CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western or Cross Country can take you to Plymouth by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for CrossCountry from Bristol to Plymouth for €17.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bristol to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
- You can find 37 direct coaches per day to Plymouth with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Stagecoach South West.
- You can check for a direct train to Plymouth with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western or Cross Country with 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Plymouth tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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