Trains tickets from Bristol to Plymouth

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TodayJun 3
from $63
TomorrowJun 4
from $57
ThuJun 5
from $59
FriJun 6
from $51
SatJun 7
from $51
SunJun 8
from $35
MonJun 9
from $49
TueJun 10
from $51

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 4 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Temple Meads
    Arrival time: June 4 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 4 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Temple Meads
    Arrival time: June 4 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 4 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Temple Meads
    Arrival time: June 4 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 4 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Temple Meads
    Arrival time: June 4 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 4 at
    Departure city: Bristol
    Departure location: Bristol Temple Meads
    Arrival time: June 4 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to Plymouth.

Average Price$9 - $57Average Duration3h 28m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$22 - $248Average Duration2h 2m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$17 - $26Average Duration2h 10m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Bristol to Plymouth

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 2 hours 2 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day
2h 2mAverage Duration
$22Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Bristol to Plymouth: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$64
Average train trip duration2h 2m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure7:35am
Distance101 miles (162 km)
Latest train departure11:48pm

Bristol to Plymouth Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/01
$33
06/02
$56
Today
$60
06/04
$54
06/05
$56
06/06
$48
06/07
$48
06/08
$33
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bristol to Plymouth was searched and found on Jun 1, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $236 for a train ticket from Bristol to Plymouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-06-08.

Usually RDG_GWR 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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Bristol to Plymouth is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Plymouth, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Bristol and Plymouth, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Bristol to Plymouth, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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