The average train between Plymouth and Stowmarket takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Stowmarket. 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 Stowmarket. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Stowmarket at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to Stowmarket? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Stowmarket. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Stowmarket station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Plymouth to Stowmarket train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Stowmarket train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your Plymouth to Stowmarket train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Plymouth and Stowmarket is 410.6 km. The road distance is 503 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Stowmarket via London Paddington, Paddington station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 33m.