The average train between Plymouth and Chippenham takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Chippenham. 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 Chippenham. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Chippenham at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Chippenham. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Chippenham station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Plymouth to Chippenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Chippenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Plymouth to Chippenham train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Plymouth and Chippenham is 186.2 km. The road distance is 243 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route twice daily.