The average train between Plymouth and Hersham takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Hersham. 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 Hersham. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Hersham at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Hersham. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Hersham station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Plymouth to Hersham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Hersham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Plymouth to Hersham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Plymouth and Hersham is 285 km. The road distance is 358 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 48m.