Cambridge to Plymouth Trains

Cambridge to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Plymouth takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 4m
Duration: 282 mi
Distance: £156
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 51m

£129–257

Cambridge to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

1:42 PM → 6:18 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
2:42 PM → 7:21 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
3:12 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
4:42 PM → 9:12 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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.

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Plymouth via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 51m.

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