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Plymouth to Sway trains

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The average train between Plymouth and Sway takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Sway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 36m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Plymouth to Sway train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Sway. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Sway at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 56m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountrySouth Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 2m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 26m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 54m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 25m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 27m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 47m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 56m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 56m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountrySouth Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 2m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 26m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 56m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountrySouth Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 2m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 26m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 56m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountrySouth Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 2m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 26m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouth Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 56m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountrySouth Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 2m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 26m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway5h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to Sway? 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.

Map of how to get from Plymouth to Sway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Sway, England?

You can take a train from Plymouth to Sway via Exeter St Davids, Salisbury, and Southampton Central in around 5h 37m.

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