The average train between Plymouth and Saint Leonards-on-Sea takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Saint Leonards-on-Sea. 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 Saint Leonards-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Saint Leonards-on-Sea at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Saint Leonards-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Saint Leonards-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Plymouth to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Leonards Warrior Square station.
Book your Plymouth to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Plymouth and Saint Leonards-on-Sea is 335.3 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to St Leonards Warrior Square via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 5h 30m.