The average train between Gloucester and Plymouth takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Plymouth station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Gloucester to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Gloucester to Plymouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Gloucester and Plymouth is 212.6 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Plymouth via Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 32m.