The average train between Plymouth and Kings Cross takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Kings Cross. 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 Kings Cross. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Kings Cross at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Kings Cross. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Kings Cross station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Plymouth to Kings Cross train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Kings Cross train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Plymouth to Kings Cross train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Plymouth and Kings Cross is 309.6 km. The road distance is 365 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 9m.