Bournemouth to Plymouth Trains

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: £150
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 45m

£126–217

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 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:45 PM → 12:32 AM
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4h 47m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:35 AM → 11:12 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:40 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 3:10 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 4:15 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 5:10 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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