The average train between Kiel and Plymouth takes 19h 48m and the fastest train takes 16h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 3 times a day between Kiel and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 6:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 19h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Kiel 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 Kiel to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Plymouth station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 48m.
Kiel to Plymouth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Plymouth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Kiel to Plymouth train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Plymouth is 1,062.2 km. The road distance is 1,499 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Plymouth via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 15h 27m.