Trains from Brighton to Plymouth

Brighton to Plymouth train information

Which train company can I use?

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train connecting Brighton (South East England) to Plymouth (South West England). The services on board may change depending on the train operator.

How long is the train?

There are 179 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Brighton to Plymouth is normally 7h03m. Travelling by train is normally the fastest solution to go to Plymouth from Brighton, and it's also a greener option than taking your car or using the plane.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the cost of the train can change.

Best prices for Brighton to Plymouth train tickets

Brighton - Plymouth prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Brighton to Plymouth by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Purchasing your train from Brighton to Plymouth in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £37 when booking your ticket 3 days in advance which is 61% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket 1 day in advance.

Best prices for Brighton to Plymouth trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Brighton and Plymouth by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Plymouth to Brighton and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Brighton - Plymouth train tickets

The best way to spend less on your Brighton Plymouth train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Brighton to Plymouth? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Brighton Plymouth ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Brighton to Plymouth (one way journey).

What is the cost of a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey