The average train between Plymouth and London Docklands takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to London Docklands. 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 Docklands. 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 Docklands at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to London Docklands. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at London Docklands station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Plymouth to London Docklands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to London Docklands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Plymouth to London Docklands train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Plymouth and London Docklands is 315.3 km. The road distance is 373 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 14m.