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Trains from Bournemouth (BMH) to Plymouth (PLY)

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17

train journeys
per day

103

miles (165 kms)

4hrs 5 mins

fastest journey

05:43 / 23:57

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Bournemouth (BMH) to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Bournemouth and Plymouth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bournemouth to Plymouth is approximately 103 miles (165 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 7 mins.

CrossCountry, South Western Railway, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Bournemouth and Plymouth.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bournemouth to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 5 mins.

Journeys from Bournemouth to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:43
    5 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    11:09
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:31
    4 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    12:14
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:40
    4 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    13:03
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:22
    4 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    14:13
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:45
    4 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    15:09
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:22
    4 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    16:12
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:45
    4 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    17:12
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:45
    4 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    18:17
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:45
    4 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    19:20
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:22
    4 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:45
    4 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    21:12
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:22
    4 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    22:10
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:45
    4 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    22:18
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:22
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    23:36
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:24
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    00:29
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    22:01
    7 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    05:38
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:12
    10 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Bournemouth
    Plymouth
    Bournemouth to Plymouth

About Bournemouth Station

Station name Bournemouth (BMH)
Address Bournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 19:15
Saturday 06:15 - 18:00
Sunday 07:45 - 18:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Bournemouth and Plymouth

The travel time between Bournemouth and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 7 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 5 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bournemouth and Plymouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:57.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Bournemouth & Plymouth. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, South Western Railway, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Bournemouth and Plymouth.

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