The average train between Horley and Plymouth takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Horley 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 Horley and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Horley is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Horley 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 Horley to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Horley station and arriving at Plymouth station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Horley to Plymouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Horley station.
Horley to Plymouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Horley to Plymouth train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Horley and Plymouth is 294 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Horley to Plymouth via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 53m.