The average train between Dunstable and Plymouth takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Plymouth station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Dunstable to Plymouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Plymouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Dunstable to Plymouth train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dunstable and Plymouth is 303.5 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Plymouth via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 44m.