The average train between Brighton and Hove and Plymouth takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton and Hove is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton and Hove to Plymouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton and Hove to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Brighton and Hove station and arriving at Plymouth station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Brighton and Hove to Plymouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton and Hove to Plymouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Brighton and Hove to Plymouth train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Brighton and Hove and Plymouth is 287.6 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Plymouth via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 5h 18m.