The average train between Barking and Plymouth takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Barking 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 Barking and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barking to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Barking to Plymouth train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Barking to Plymouth train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Barking to Plymouth train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barking and Plymouth is 322.9 km. The road distance is 380 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £100–200 and the journey takes 3h 11m.