The average train between Plymouth and Canvey Island takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Canvey Island. 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 Plymouth and Canvey Island. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Canvey Island at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to Canvey Island? 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 Plymouth to Canvey Island. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Canvey Island station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Plymouth to Canvey Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Canvey Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Benfleet station.
Book your Plymouth to Canvey Island train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Plymouth and Canvey Island is 354.7 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Benfleet via London Paddington, Paddington, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 4h 34m.