Trains from Plymouth to Bristol

Plymouth to Bristol train information

• There are many train companies across the country & Europe but the journey connecting Plymouth in England to Bristol in England are run by Cross Country.
• There are 101 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Plymouth to Bristol is normally 3h08m. Travelling by train is normally the quickest solution to go to Bristol from Plymouth, and it's also more environmentally friendly than taking your car or using the plane.
• The lowest ticket price we've found for the next 180 days is £50.10 one way.

Best prices for Plymouth to Bristol train tickets

Plymouth - Bristol prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Plymouth to Bristol 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 Plymouth to Bristol in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £15 when booking your ticket 2 months in advance which is 51% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Plymouth to Bristol trains

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

Discount Plymouth - Bristol train tickets

The easiest way to pay less on your Plymouth Bristol train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Plymouth to Bristol? Check with your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Plymouth Bristol ticket (i.e.: £50.10)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.10 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Plymouth to Bristol (one way trip).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 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