Trains from Bournemouth to Plymouth

Bournemouth to Plymouth train information

• Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train connecting Bournemouth (South West England) to Plymouth (South West England). The services on board may vary depending on the rail operator.
• On average, it takes around 4h24m by train because of the 103 miles to travel to Plymouth from Bournemouth. The journey time will change depending if the train is direct or with stops.
• Depending how much time in advance you book your ticket as well as when you travel, the cost of the train will change.

Best prices for Bournemouth to Plymouth train tickets

Bournemouth - Plymouth prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Bournemouth to Plymouth by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

Booking your train ticket in advance is often cheaper than leaving it to the day you travel. Yet, as you can notice in the chart above, the cost of train tickets Bournemouth to Plymouth tend to remain approximately the same and cost £54.

Best prices for Bournemouth to Plymouth trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Bournemouth and Plymouth by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Plymouth to Bournemouth and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Bournemouth - Plymouth train tickets

The best way to pay less on your Bournemouth Plymouth train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Bournemouth to Plymouth? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Bournemouth Plymouth ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Bournemouth to Plymouth (one way trip).

How much does a railcard cost?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey