The average train between Plymouth and London takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to London. 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 London. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into London at 5:08 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plymouth station and arriving at London station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.
Plymouth to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Plymouth to London train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Plymouth and London is 308.4 km. The road distance is 360 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 14m.