The average train between Plymouth and Telford takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Telford. 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 Telford. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Telford at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Telford. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Telford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Plymouth to Telford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Telford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Telford Central station.
Book your Plymouth to Telford train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Plymouth and Telford is 281.8 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Telford Central via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 17m.