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Bristol to Plymouth by train
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First train05:24
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Last train22:30
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 53m
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Distance169 kilometres
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Trains per day37
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Avg. journey time2hr 16m
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Train operators
Travelling from Bristol to Plymouth by train
Fast trains from Bristol to Plymouth take around 1 hour and 53 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 169 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Bristol and Plymouth.
1. Are there direct trains from Bristol to Plymouth?
Direct trains from Bristol to Plymouth have been found.
We usually find around 38 direct trains on the route from Bristol to Plymouth every weekday.
Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.
2. How long is the train journey from Bristol to Plymouth?
The Bristol to Plymouth train travel time is normally about 1 hour and 53 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Bristol to Plymouth train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Plymouth is usually scheduled to depart Bristol around 05:24 and the last train is around 22:30. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Bristol around 05:24, and the last at 21:45.

What's the Bristol to Plymouth train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Bristol to Plymouth are $17.06.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $22 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $42. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Bristol to Plymouth train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Bristol to Plymouth by train.
Which train companies operate between Bristol and Plymouth?
More than one train company operates on the route from Bristol to Plymouth, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- CrossCountry
- First Great Western
- GWR
- Great Western Railway
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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