The average train between Plymouth and Deal takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Deal. 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 Deal. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Deal at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to Deal? 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 Deal. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Deal station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Plymouth to Deal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Deal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Deal station.
Book your Plymouth to Deal train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Plymouth and Deal is 401.1 km. The road distance is 504 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Deal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 43m.