The average train between Dartford and Plymouth takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Dartford 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 Dartford and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Wood (London) and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Dartford to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Paddington station.
Dartford to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Dartford to Plymouth train tickets online with Southeastern, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dartford and Plymouth is 328 km. The road distance is 394 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 13m.