The average train between Plymouth and Esher takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Esher. 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 Esher. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Esher at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to Esher? 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 Esher. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Esher station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Plymouth to Esher train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Esher train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Guildford station.
Book your Plymouth to Esher train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Plymouth and Esher is 287.2 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Claygate via Reading and Guildford in around 4h 42m.