The average train between Croydon and Plymouth takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Croydon 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 Croydon to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from London Paddington station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Croydon to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
Croydon to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
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The distance between Croydon and Plymouth is 305.1 km. The road distance is 346 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 3h 13m.