The average train between Bishop Auckland and Plymouth takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bishop Auckland is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 1:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bishop Auckland to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Bishop Auckland to Plymouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Bishop Auckland to Plymouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Bishop Auckland to Plymouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Bishop Auckland and Plymouth is 504.7 km. The road distance is 662 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Plymouth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £210–310 and the journey takes 6h 38m.