The average train between Greenock and Plymouth takes 10h 27m 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.
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 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Plymouth station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
Greenock to Plymouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Greenock to Plymouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Greenock to Plymouth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Greenock and Plymouth is 621.5 km. The road distance is 857 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Plymouth via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 45m.