The average train between Hastings and Plymouth takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Hastings 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 Hastings and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Plymouth station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Hastings to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Hastings to Plymouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hastings and Plymouth is 337 km. The road distance is 465 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to Plymouth via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 5h 45m.