The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Trowbridge
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Trowbridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Trowbridge will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 2 trains that leave Plymouth for Trowbridge 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 172 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 56 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Plymouth to Trowbridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Trowbridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £32, and a coach costs an average of £65.
Distance: 172 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Plymouth to Trowbridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Trowbridge trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:25 Plymouth | 2h56 | 07:21 Trowbridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:27 Plymouth | 2h55 | 12:22 Trowbridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Trowbridge
Trains from Plymouth to Trowbridge run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 19:50. The fastest train covers the 172 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 172 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 19:50 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Plymouth to Trowbridge trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Plymouth and Trowbridge from £32. 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 Trowbridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Trowbridge by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trowbridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Trowbridge
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 18:30 Saturday 06:40 - 14:50 Sunday 09:20 - 17:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 station. This station has a degree of step free access as both platforms can be approached via adjacent roads to access step free however the Westbury bound platform can only be accessed on the station via a step bridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the car park adjacent to Platform 1 (Booking Office side of Station)
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