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Bournemouth to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Plymouth takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 45m
Duration
264 mi
Distance
£134
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 41m
£114–199

Bournemouth to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 53m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 53m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)15h 42m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 31m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 35m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 44m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 24m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 44m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 24m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 44m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 24m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Plymouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 263.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Plymouth via Reading in around 4h 41m.

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