The average train between Plymouth and Heidelberg takes 12h 43m and the fastest train takes 9h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth to Heidelberg. 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 every 4 hours between Plymouth and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Heidelberg station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
Plymouth to Heidelberg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Heidelberg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Plymouth to Heidelberg train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Plymouth and Heidelberg is 924.5 km. The road distance is 1,386 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 32m.