The average train between Greenwich and Plymouth takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Greenwich 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 Greenwich and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Greenwich is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Greenwich to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Greenwich station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Greenwich to Plymouth train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Greenwich to Plymouth train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Greenwich to Plymouth train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Greenwich and Plymouth is 315.2 km. The road distance is 372 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 13m.