The average train between Grays and Plymouth takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Grays 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 Grays and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grays is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grays to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Grays station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Grays to Plymouth train services, operated by c2c, depart from London Paddington station.
Grays to Plymouth train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Grays to Plymouth train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Grays and Plymouth is 336.3 km. The road distance is 400 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 12m.