The average train between Eastleigh and Plymouth takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eastleigh is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Eastleigh station and arriving at Plymouth station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Eastleigh to Plymouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Eastleigh station.
Eastleigh to Plymouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Eastleigh to Plymouth train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Eastleigh and Plymouth is 207.7 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Eastleigh to Plymouth via Salisbury and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 48m.