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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelsea and Plymouth takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelsea 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.

3h 23m
Duration
224 mi
Distance
£110
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chelsea to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Chelsea and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelsea is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 34m • Direct
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    train train 3h 28m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 5h 52m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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    train train 3h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 1m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 9m • Direct
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    train train 3h 13m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 9m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 3h 23m • Direct
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    train train 3h 21m • Direct
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    train train 3h 14m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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    train train 3h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 1m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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    train train 3h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 1m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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    train train 3h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 1m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelsea 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 Chelsea to Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 223.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 3h 13m.

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