Plymouth to Bodmin train with Great Western Rail

Wed, 05 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Bodmin

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£14

Average price

£15

Fastest journey

34 m

Average duration

40 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

42 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

Great Western RailP08309
09:460h40
Plymouth station (PLY)
10:26Bodmin Parkway (BOD)
£141One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailP08878
09:130h43
Plymouth station (PLY)
09:56Bodmin Parkway (BOD)
£141One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailP08883
10:420h42
Plymouth station (PLY)
11:24Bodmin Parkway (BOD)
£141One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailP08880
10:140h40
Plymouth station (PLY)
10:54Bodmin Parkway (BOD)
£141One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailP08874
08:090h47
Plymouth station (PLY)
08:56Bodmin Parkway (BOD)
£171One-way
0 changes

Travel 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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Coach

£15

Average Price

£10

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

40m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 34m

Average total duration

1h 4m

Onboard

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30m

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CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Plymouth to Bodmin train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:54
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_westernP08874
On time
08:09 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h47
08:56 Bodmin Parkway (BOD)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23123
On time
08:47 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h34
09:21 Bodmin Parkway (BOD)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08878
On time
09:13 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h43
09:56 Bodmin Parkway (BOD)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08309
On time
09:46 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h40
10:26 Bodmin Parkway (BOD)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08880
On time
10:14 Plymouth station (PLY)
0h40
10:54 Bodmin Parkway (BOD)
0 changesdirect
great_westernP08883
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

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Trains from Plymouth to Bodmin run on average 5 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £8 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 £8
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
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 £8

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.

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
35m
Cheapest Price
£14
Great Western Rail frequency
4 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

FAQs: Plymouth to Bodmin train

FAQs: Travel by train from Plymouth to Bodmin 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 Plymouth to Bodmin.
FAQs
Booking trains from Plymouth to Bodmin in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Plymouth to Bodmin is 42 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Plymouth and Bodmin. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail.
The cost of a train ticket from Plymouth to Bodmin can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £14, while the average price tends to be around £15.
The train journey from Plymouth to Bodmin covers a distance of 42 km and takes approximately 34m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Bodmin is by coach, costing approximately £8.
The train station in Plymouth that goes to Bodmin is Plymouth station (PLY), and it arrives at Bodmin Parkway (BOD).
The first train from Plymouth to Bodmin leaves at 5:15.
To get from Plymouth to Bodmin, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Plymouth to Bodmin.
The last train from Plymouth to Bodmin departs at 22:48.
Yes, you can take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin.
Trains from Plymouth to Bodmin run approximately 5 times per day.
There is no night train service from Plymouth to Bodmin.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Bodmin

Plymouth
Bodmin
The major train station for departures in Plymouth is Devonport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Devonport for your trip from Plymouth to Bodmin.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
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.
DockyardParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
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
ParkingParking
TaxisTaxis
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: adjacent to shelter on platform 1
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Keyham
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on Saltash Road, next to HMS Drake Barracks.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
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
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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