The average train between Hove and Plymouth takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Hove 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 Hove and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hove is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hove to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Hove station and arriving at Plymouth station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Hove to Plymouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Hove to Plymouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Hove to Plymouth train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hove and Plymouth is 285.2 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Plymouth via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 5h 17m.