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Plymouth station (PLY) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth station (PLY) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£31

Average price

£52

Fastest journey

1 h 57 m

Average duration

1 h 57 m

Trains per day

22

Distance

162 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth station (PLY) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Plymouth station (PLY) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.

Fast trains

Of the 22 trains that leave Plymouth station (PLY) for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) every day 18 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 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 57 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.

CrossCountryC23121
20:112h03
Plymouth station (PLY)
22:14Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£311One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC23202
17:272h00
Plymouth station (PLY)
19:27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£361One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC23197
16:271h57
Plymouth station (PLY)
18:24Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£361One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC23470
18:271h57
Plymouth station (PLY)
20:24Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£361One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC23191
15:271h59
Plymouth station (PLY)
17:26Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
£361One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Plymouth station (PLY) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth station (PLY) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £25.

Distance: 161 km

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Coach

£45

Average Price

£31

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Cheapest

2h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 49m

Average total duration

3h 19m

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Plymouth station (PLY) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times

Showing trains for today, Friday 18 July
Last updated at 17:58
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_westernP08199
On time
18:49 Plymouth station (PLY)
2h07
20:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23120
On time
19:08 Plymouth station (PLY)
2h08
21:16 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP08948 · P09542
On time
20:25 Plymouth station (PLY)
2h38
23:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		1 change
Saturday 19 July
cross_countryC23653
On time
04:27 Plymouth station (PLY)
1h57
06:24 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23656
On time
05:27 Plymouth station (PLY)
1h57
07:24 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernG04740 · G06166
On time
05:54 Plymouth station (PLY)
2h22
08:16 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		1 change
cross_countryC23659
On time
06:25 Plymouth station (PLY)
1h59
08:24 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23662
On time
07:27 Plymouth station (PLY)
2h03
09:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23667
On time
08:27 Plymouth station (PLY)
1h57
10:24 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23669
On time
09:27 Plymouth station (PLY)
2h01
11:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23673
On time
10:27 Plymouth station (PLY)
1h57
12:24 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23676
On time
11:27 Plymouth station (PLY)
1h57
13:24 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernG04749 · G04726
On time
11:55 Plymouth station (PLY)
2h00
13:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		1 change
cross_countryC01404
On time
12:28 Plymouth station (PLY)
2h00
14:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23681
On time
13:27 Plymouth station (PLY)
1h58
15:25 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23191
On time
14:27 Plymouth station (PLY)
1h59
16:26 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23197
On time
15:27 Plymouth station (PLY)
1h57
17:24 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23202
On time
16:27 Plymouth station (PLY)
2h00
18:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23470
On time
17:27 Plymouth station (PLY)
1h57
19:24 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect
great_westernG06179+cross_countryC23122
On time
17:48 Plymouth station (PLY)
2h17
20:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		1 change
great_westernG06179+cross_countryC23122
On time
17:48 Plymouth station (PLY)
2h17
20:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		1 change
great_westernG06179
On time
17:48 Plymouth station (PLY)
2h37
20:25 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)		0 changesdirect

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Overview: Train from Plymouth station (PLY) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

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Trains from Plymouth station (PLY) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £9 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 £9
Distance
161 km
Average train duration
2h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
£25
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
1h 57m
First train
04:25
Last train
20:25
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 £9

Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail and Bus trains Plymouth station (PLY) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

For as little as £20 you can travel by train from Plymouth station (PLY) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail and Bus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Plymouth station (PLY) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI). They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Train information from Plymouth station (PLY) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) with CrossCountry:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 57 min
  • Cheapest Price: £20
  • CrossCountry frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Plymouth station (PLY) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Plymouth station (PLY) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 station (PLY) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
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Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth station (PLY) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

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The major train station for departures in Plymouth is Plymouth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Plymouth for your trip from Plymouth to Bristol.
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Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
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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
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  • 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
The major train station for arrivals in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your journey to Bristol from Plymouth.
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HotelHotel
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
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Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Station Approach, Bristol, BS1 6QF, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • Pumpkin Café
  • Hart's Bakery
Taxis
Taxis
  • 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
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
  • Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 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
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
  • 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

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