The average train between Brighton and Plymouth takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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 Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton 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 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Brighton 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 to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Plymouth station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Brighton to Plymouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Plymouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Brighton to Plymouth train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Brighton and Plymouth is 287.1 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 21m.