The average train between Maidenhead and Plymouth takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Maidenhead to Plymouth train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Maidenhead to Plymouth train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Maidenhead to Plymouth train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Maidenhead and Plymouth is 271.8 km. The road distance is 322 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 46m.