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The average train between Greenock and Plymouth takes 10h 37m and the fastest train takes 8h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Greenock 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.

10h 37m
Duration
532 mi
Distance
£236
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
10h 44m
£200–320

Greenock to Plymouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Greenock and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 12:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country14h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 20m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 10m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 20m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 10m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 20m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 10m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 20m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 10m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 20m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 10m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 14m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Greenock to Plymouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Greenock to Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 532.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Greenock, Scotland and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Greenock West to Plymouth via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 44m.

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