The average train between Plymouth and Loughborough takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Loughborough. 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 2 hours between Plymouth and Loughborough. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Loughborough at 4:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Loughborough station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Plymouth to Loughborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Loughborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Plymouth to Loughborough train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Plymouth and Loughborough is 335.1 km. The road distance is 438 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 8m.