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Trains from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth (PLY)

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29

train journeys
per day

100

miles (161 kms)

1hrs 58 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 01:28

first / last train

26

direct trains

2

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth , with 26 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 3 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth is approximately 100 miles (161 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 22 mins.

CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 58 mins.

Journeys from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:40
    2 hrs 24 mins Direct
    08:04
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:40
    2 hrs Direct
    08:40
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:50
    2 hrs 20 mins Direct
    09:10
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:38
    2 hrs 1 min Direct
    09:39
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:52
    2 hrs 39 mins Direct
    10:31
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:12
    2 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    10:31
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:45
    2 hrs 2 mins Direct
    10:47
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:56
    2 hrs 37 mins Direct
    11:33
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:45
    2 hrs 2 mins Direct
    11:47
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:56
    2 hrs 36 mins Direct
    12:32
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:45
    2 hrs 3 mins Direct
    12:48
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:45
    2 hrs 4 mins Direct
    13:49
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:55
    2 hrs 37 mins Direct
    14:32
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:45
    2 hrs 2 mins Direct
    14:47
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:45
    2 hrs 4 mins Direct
    15:49
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:58
    2 hrs 34 mins Direct
    16:32
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:45
    2 hrs 2 mins Direct
    16:47
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:55
    2 hrs 40 mins Direct
    17:35
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:45
    2 hrs 2 mins Direct
    17:47
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:45
    2 hrs 2 mins Direct
    18:47
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Plymouth
    Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth

About Bristol Temple Meads Station

Station name Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Address Bristol Temple Meads station, Station Approach, off Bath Road, Bristol, Bristol,, BS1 6QF
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 21:30
Saturday 06:15 - 21:30
Sunday 06:45 - 21:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
Address Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth

The travel time between Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 22 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 58 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:28.

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Amenities on trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 26 direct services per day from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth

CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.