The average train between Kings Cross and Plymouth takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Kings Cross 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 Kings Cross and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kings Cross to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Kings Cross to Plymouth train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Kings Cross to Plymouth train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Kings Cross to Plymouth train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Kings Cross and Plymouth is 309.6 km. The road distance is 365 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 13m.