The average train between Plymouth and Gatwick Airport takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Gatwick Airport. 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 Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Plymouth to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Plymouth to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Plymouth and Gatwick Airport is 293.3 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 4h 40m.