The average train between Bangor and Plymouth takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Bangor 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 every 3 hours between Bangor and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Bangor is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bangor to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Bangor station and arriving at Plymouth station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Bangor to Plymouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Bangor to Plymouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Bangor to Plymouth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bangor and Plymouth is 317.6 km. The road distance is 561 km.
You can take a train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Plymouth via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 22m.