The average train between Plymouth and Wareham takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth to Wareham. 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 5 times a day between Plymouth and Wareham. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Wareham at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Castle Cary and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Wareham. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Wareham station via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Plymouth to Wareham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Wareham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Upwey station.
Book your Plymouth to Wareham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Plymouth and Wareham is 147.9 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Wareham via Castle Cary and Upwey in around 4h 51m.