The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Bodmin
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Bodmin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Bodmin will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 6 trains that leave Plymouth for Bodmin every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 43 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.
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P08878
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P08878Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Plymouth to Bodmin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Bodmin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 42 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£15 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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
Plymouth to Bodmin train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P08874 | On time 08:09 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0h47 | 08:56 Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C23123 | On time 08:47 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0h34 | 09:21 Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08878 | On time 09:13 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0h43 | 09:56 Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08309 | On time 09:46 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0h40 | 10:26 Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08880 | On time 10:14 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0h40 | 10:54 Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08883 | On time 10:42 Plymouth station (PLY) | 0h42 | 11:24 Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Bodmin
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 22:48 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Plymouth to Bodmin trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Plymouth and Bodmin from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Plymouth to Bodmin train

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Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Bodmin
- 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
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to shelter on platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on Saltash Road, next to HMS Drake Barracks.
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:00 Sunday 10:35 - 19:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access available to Penzance bound platform, however access to the Plymouth bound platform is only via a footbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station. Passenger Assist - Refer to station message.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- 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 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops in Station car park
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