The average train between Gatwick Airport and Plymouth takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Plymouth station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Gatwick Airport to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Plymouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Plymouth is 293.3 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Plymouth via Reading in around 4h 52m.