The average train between England and Plymouth takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from England 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 England and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from England is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from England to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from England station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
England to Plymouth train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
England to Plymouth train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your England to Plymouth train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between England and Plymouth is 312.1 km. The road distance is 365 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 12m.