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Trip Overview

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.

5h 17m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
£147
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Brighton to Plymouth train times

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 10:56 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 11:27 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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 4m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 39m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 44m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 55m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 44m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 55m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 44m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 43m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 47m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 44m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 55m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 44m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 55m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Plymouth via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 5h 21m.

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