How much does a train ticket cost from Plymouth to Bristol?

The cheapest train tickets from Plymouth to Bristol start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £62. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Plymouth to Bristol?

The average train journey time from Plymouth to Bristol is 1h 59m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 57m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Plymouth to Bristol route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Great Western Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Plymouth to Bristol?

The earliest train from Plymouth to Bristol departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:55.

Which is the best train operator from Plymouth to Bristol?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Plymouth to Bristol?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Plymouth to Bristol?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Plymouth to Bristol?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Train Plymouth to Bristol from £15

Next train departures

Next departures from Plymouth to Bristol on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	7h 24m	06:20	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	18:27	Plymouth	1h 57m	20:24	Bristol Temple Meads	Fastest
Train	21:09	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 54m	00:03	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	15:27	Plymouth	1h 59m	17:26	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	21:09	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 54m	00:03	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to Bristol on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	7h 24m	06:20	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	07:27	Plymouth	1h 57m	09:24	Bristol Temple Meads	Fastest
Train	21:09	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 54m	00:03	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:27	Plymouth	1h 57m	09:24	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	21:09	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 54m	00:03	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to Bristol on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:56	St Budeaux Victoria Road	7h 22m	06:18	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	07:27	Plymouth	1h 57m	09:24	Bristol Temple Meads	Fastest
Train	21:09	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 54m	00:03	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:27	Plymouth	1h 57m	09:24	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	21:09	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 54m	00:03	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to Bristol on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:48	Plymouth	2h 37m	21:25	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	09:27	Plymouth	1h 57m	11:24	Bristol Temple Meads	Fastest
Train	07:25	Plymouth	1h 59m	09:24	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	18:48	Plymouth	2h 37m	21:25	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:25	Plymouth	1h 59m	09:24	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to Bristol on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:09	St Budeaux Victoria Road	3h 14m	22:23	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	09:27	Plymouth	1h 57m	11:24	Bristol Temple Meads	Fastest
Train	14:45	St Budeaux Victoria Road	2h 14m	16:59	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	09:27	Plymouth	1h 57m	11:24	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	14:45	St Budeaux Victoria Road	2h 14m	16:59	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to Bristol on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 49m	11:21	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	07:27	Plymouth	1h 57m	09:24	Bristol Temple Meads	Fastest
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 51m	10:23	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:27	Plymouth	1h 57m	09:24	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 51m	10:23	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to Bristol on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 49m	11:21	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	07:27	Plymouth	1h 57m	09:24	Bristol Temple Meads	Fastest
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 51m	10:23	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:27	Plymouth	1h 57m	09:24	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 51m	10:23	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to Bristol on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 49m	11:21	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	07:27	Plymouth	1h 57m	09:24	Bristol Temple Meads	Fastest
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 51m	10:23	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:27	Plymouth	1h 57m	09:24	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:32	St Budeaux Ferry Road	2h 51m	10:23	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Plymouth to Bristol

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

101 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £56	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £182	Average duration1h 59m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £20	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Plymouth to Bristol by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Plymouth to Bristol?
The cheapest train tickets from Plymouth to Bristol start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £62. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Plymouth to Bristol?
The average train journey time from Plymouth to Bristol is 1h 59m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 57m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Plymouth to Bristol route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Plymouth to Bristol?
The earliest train from Plymouth to Bristol departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:55.
Which is the best train operator from Plymouth to Bristol?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Plymouth to Bristol?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Plymouth to Bristol?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Plymouth to Bristol?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/12

£25

02/12

£25

Today

£25

04/12

£25

05/12

£25

06/12

£55

07/12

£25

08/12

£25

The cheapest trip from Plymouth to Bristol was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Plymouth to Bristol as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £25 to £173 for a train ticket from Plymouth to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £25, which is on 2025-12-05.

Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.