The average train between Hook and Plymouth takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Hook 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 Hook and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Hook is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hook to Plymouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hook to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Hook station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Hook to Plymouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.
Hook to Plymouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Hook to Plymouth train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hook and Plymouth is 245.5 km. The road distance is 337 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 47m.