The average train between Hertfordshire and Plymouth takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertfordshire is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hertfordshire to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Hertfordshire station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Hertfordshire to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from London Paddington station.
Hertfordshire to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Hertfordshire to Plymouth train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hertfordshire and Plymouth is 316.7 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.