The cheapest and fastest trains from Backwell to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Backwell to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Backwell to Plymouth will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
Of the 1 trains that leave Backwell for Plymouth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Backwell to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Backwell to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 152 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£56 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Backwell to Plymouth train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:08 Backwell | 2h40 | 15:48 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 04:15 Backwell | 2h50 | 07:05 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Backwell to Plymouth
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Backwell to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Backwell and Plymouth from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Backwell to Plymouth train

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Important Stations and Airports in Backwell and Plymouth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 09:30 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Steep flight of steps to southbound platform, ramped access to northbound platform steeper than 1:12 gradient, no wheelchair access available to trains. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: access road
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop at end of Station Close
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 - This station has a degree of step free access, however both platforms can only be accessed via steep ramps with limited handrails for support. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.” This station has step free access to the single platform but this can be accessed via a long ramp from a gated station entrance, there are limited handrails to the ramp and in places the gradient is moderate.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Main road (Wolseley Road) bus stops outside Lloyds Bank
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