The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Plymouth station (PLY)
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Plymouth station (PLY) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Plymouth station (PLY) will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 22 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Plymouth station (PLY) every day 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 162 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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.
P08909 · P08305
C23792
C23123
C23797
C23735
C23800
C23123
C23792
C23731
C23745Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Plymouth station (PLY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Plymouth station (PLY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 162 km
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2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Plymouth station (PLY) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P08876 | On time 05:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h36 | 08:31 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23123 | On time 06:40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h00 | 08:40 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08309 | On time 07:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h03 | 09:41 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23729+ P08883 | On time 08:11 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h23 | 10:34 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C23731 | On time 08:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 10:47 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23735 | On time 09:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h03 | 11:48 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C03775 | On time 10:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h04 | 12:49 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23745 | On time 11:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 13:47 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23749 | On time 12:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 14:47 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23755 | On time 13:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 15:47 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23760 | On time 14:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h03 | 16:48 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08916 | On time 14:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h37 | 17:32 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23768 | On time 15:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 17:47 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23773 | On time 16:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 18:47 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23776+ P08333 | On time 17:12 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h08 | 19:20 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
C23780 | On time 17:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 19:47 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23785 | On time 18:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h04 | 20:49 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08920 | On time 18:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h46 | 21:43 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23792 | On time 19:50 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h01 | 21:51 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23797 | On time 20:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h05 | 22:50 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23800 | On time 21:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h58 | 23:43 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08909 · P08305 | On time 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h49 | 05:37 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Plymouth station (PLY)
Distance 162 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 05:34 |
Last train 22:48 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Plymouth station (PLY) trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Plymouth station (PLY) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Plymouth station (PLY) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Plymouth station (PLY)
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- 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
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