The average train between Central London and Plymouth takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Central London 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 Central London and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Central London is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Earl's Court station and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Central London to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Central London to Plymouth train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Central London to Plymouth train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Plymouth station.
The distance between Central London and Plymouth is 296.2 km. The road distance is 374 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 13m.