The average train between Liverpool and Plymouth takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Plymouth station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Liverpool to Plymouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Plymouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Liverpool to Plymouth train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Liverpool and Plymouth is 347.2 km. The road distance is 488 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Plymouth via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 17m.