The average train between Basingstoke and Plymouth takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. 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 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 2m. 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 Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Basingstoke to Plymouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Plymouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Basingstoke to Plymouth train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Basingstoke and Plymouth is 236.4 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Plymouth via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 48m.