The average train between Ashford and Plymouth takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashford to Plymouth. 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 Ashford and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Plymouth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Ashford to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Ashford to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Ashford to Plymouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ashford and Plymouth is 363.2 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Ashford International to Plymouth via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 38m.