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

The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Plymouth start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £59. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bristol to Plymouth?

The average train journey time from Bristol to Plymouth is 2h 3m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 56m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Bristol to Plymouth 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 Bristol to Plymouth?

The earliest train from Bristol to Plymouth departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:50.

Which is the best train operator from Bristol to Plymouth?

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 Bristol to Plymouth?

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 Bristol to Plymouth?

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 Bristol to Plymouth?

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 Bristol to Plymouth from £15

Next train departures

Next departures from Bristol to Plymouth on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:48	Bristol Temple Meads	6h 52m	06:40	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 2m	10:47	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	07:38	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 59m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 2m	10:47	Plymouth	No tags
Train	07:38	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 59m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Plymouth on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:48	Bristol Temple Meads	6h 49m	06:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 2m	10:47	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	07:38	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 59m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 2m	10:47	Plymouth	No tags
Train	07:38	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 59m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Plymouth on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 2m	10:47	Plymouth	Cheapest
Train	07:35	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 59m	09:34	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	07:35	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 59m	10:34	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 2m	10:47	Plymouth	No tags
Train	07:35	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 59m	10:34	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Plymouth on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:44	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 56m	10:40	Plymouth	CheapestFastest
Train	07:54	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 47m	10:41	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags
Train	08:44	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 56m	10:40	Plymouth	No tags
Train	07:54	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 47m	10:41	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags
Train	09:50	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 2m	11:52	Plymouth	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Plymouth on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:48	Bristol Temple Meads	6h 52m	06:40	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 2m	10:47	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	07:38	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 59m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 2m	10:47	Plymouth	No tags
Train	07:38	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 59m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Plymouth on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:48	Bristol Temple Meads	6h 52m	06:40	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 2m	10:47	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	07:38	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 59m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 2m	10:47	Plymouth	No tags
Train	07:38	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 59m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Plymouth on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:48	Bristol Temple Meads	6h 52m	06:40	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 2m	10:47	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	07:38	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 59m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 2m	10:47	Plymouth	No tags
Train	07:38	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 59m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Plymouth on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:38	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 59m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 2m	10:47	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	07:38	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 59m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	08:45	Bristol Temple Meads	2h 2m	10:47	Plymouth	No tags
Train	23:48	Bristol Temple Meads	6h 52m	06:40	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Bristol to Plymouth

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Plymouth. 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£8 - £56	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £183	Average duration2h 3m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £22	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 Bristol to Plymouth 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 Bristol to Plymouth?
The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Plymouth start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £59. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bristol to Plymouth?
The average train journey time from Bristol to Plymouth is 2h 3m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 56m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Bristol to Plymouth 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 Bristol to Plymouth?
The earliest train from Bristol to Plymouth departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:50.
Which is the best train operator from Bristol to Plymouth?
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 Bristol to Plymouth?
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 Bristol to Plymouth?
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 Bristol to Plymouth?
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

25/11

£24

26/11

£25

Today

£25

28/11

£25

29/11

£31

30/11

£31

01/12

£25

02/12

£25

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Plymouth was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £24

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 £24 to £171 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 £25, which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Great Western Railway, 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.