There are 3 ways to get from Bath to Plymouth by train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bath Spa to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
2h 23m£55–110Drive 120.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bath to Plymouthcar 120.9 mi
2h 25m£30–43Train via Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 56m£55–104
Bath to Plymouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bath to Plymouth is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Bath to Plymouth is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £55 - £110.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Plymouth. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Bath and Plymouth is 139 miles. The road distance is 121.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bath to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £55 - £110.
The train from Bath Spa to Plymouth takes 2h 23m including transfers and departs once daily.
Bath to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Plymouth is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Bath to Plymouth.
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What companies run services between Bath, England and Plymouth, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bath Spa to Plymouth once daily. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
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