The average train between Harlow and Plymouth takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Harlow 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 Harlow and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Harlow is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harlow to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Harlow station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Harlow to Plymouth train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from London Paddington station.
Harlow to Plymouth train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Harlow to Plymouth train tickets online with Stansted Express, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Harlow and Plymouth is 335.7 km. The road distance is 404 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 12m.