The average train between Plymouth and Bristol takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Bristol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Bristol at 10:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Bristol station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Plymouth to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Plymouth to Bristol train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Plymouth and Bristol is 162.1 km. The road distance is 204 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route twice daily.