The average train between Gatwick and Plymouth takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick 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 and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Plymouth station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Gatwick to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Gatwick to Plymouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gatwick and Plymouth is 292.1 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Plymouth via Reading in around 4h 51m.