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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Plymouth
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
168 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Plymouth will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Bath for Plymouth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 168 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 31 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.
07:062h41
Bath09:47Plymouth
£431One-way
0 changes
04:165h31
Bath09:47Plymouth
£1071One-way
0 changes
07:062h41
Bath09:47Plymouth
£431One-way
0 changes
04:165h31
Bath09:47Plymouth
£1071One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bath to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 168 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£51 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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
Bath to Plymouth train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:10
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:16 Bath | 5h31 | 09:47 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:06 Bath | 2h41 | 09:47 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:13 Bath | 2h34 | 14:47 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to Plymouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bath to Plymouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16
Distance 168 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 04:42 |
Last train 23:24 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Bath to Plymouth trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Bath and Plymouth from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 24m
Cheapest Price
£32
CrossCountry frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 28m
Cheapest Price
£25
Great Western Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 17m
Cheapest Price
£109
first_great_western frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Bath to Plymouth train
FAQs: Travel by train from Bath to Plymouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bath to Plymouth.
The train distance from Bath to Plymouth is 168 km.
Booking trains from Bath to Plymouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Bath to Plymouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £32, while the average price tends to be around £51.
The train journey from Bath to Plymouth covers a distance of 168 km and takes approximately 2h 24m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Bath to Plymouth is by coach, costing approximately £16.
The train station in Bath that goes to Plymouth is Bath Spa (BTH), and it arrives at Plymouth station (PLY).
The first train from Bath to Plymouth leaves at 4:42.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bath to Plymouth.
Yes, you can take the train from Bath to Plymouth.
The last train from Bath to Plymouth departs at 23:24.
Trains from Bath to Plymouth run approximately 5 times per day.
There is no night train service from Bath to Plymouth.
Yes, there is a direct train between Bath and Plymouth. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
To get from Bath to Plymouth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Plymouth
Bath
Plymouth
The major train station for departures in Bath is Bath Spa. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bath Spa for your trip from Bath to Plymouth.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2.
- 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
Hotel
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
Public transport options for Bath Spa
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free - Category B2 Station - This station has step free access to both platforms however these are via steep ramps in particular to the Bath Spa bound 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 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: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Oldfield Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on A36 Lower Bristol Road
The major train station for arrivals in Plymouth is Devonport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Devonport for your journey to Plymouth from Bath.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Devonport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
Dockyard
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Dockyard
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Plymouth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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