The average train between Hemel Hempstead and Plymouth takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hemel Hempstead is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Harrow & Wealdstone and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hemel Hempstead to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Hemel Hempstead station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Hemel Hempstead to Plymouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from London Paddington station.
Hemel Hempstead to Plymouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Hemel Hempstead to Plymouth train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Plymouth is 300.3 km. The road distance is 397 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 13m.