The average train between Plymouth and Dunstable takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Dunstable station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Plymouth to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Plymouth to Dunstable train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Plymouth and Dunstable is 303.5 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Leagrave via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 19m.