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Essex to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essex and Plymouth takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Essex 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.

5h 13m
Duration
270 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 59m
£124–235

Essex to Plymouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Essex and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 270 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Essex, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from White Notley to Plymouth via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 59m.

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