The average train between London and Plymouth takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Plymouth station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 23m.
London to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
London to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your London to Plymouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between London and Plymouth is 308.4 km. The road distance is 360 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 12m.