The average train between Plymouth and Thornton Heath takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Thornton Heath. 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 Thornton Heath. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Thornton Heath at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Thornton Heath. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Thornton Heath station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Plymouth to Thornton Heath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Thornton Heath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Plymouth to Thornton Heath train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Plymouth and Thornton Heath is 305.8 km. The road distance is 381 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 14m.