The average train between Chatham and Plymouth takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham 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 Chatham and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chatham 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 Chatham to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Plymouth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Chatham to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Chatham to Plymouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chatham and Plymouth is 346.3 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Plymouth via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 40m.