The average train between Harwich and Plymouth takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Plymouth station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Harwich to Plymouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Plymouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Harwich to Plymouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Harwich and Plymouth is 416.7 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Plymouth via Manningtree, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 5h 43m.