The average train between Basingstoke and Plymouth takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Basingstoke to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Basingstoke to Plymouth train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Basingstoke and Plymouth is 236.4 km. The road distance is 328 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £80–160 and the journey takes 2h 47m.