The average train between Plymouth and Watford Junction takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Watford Junction. 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 Watford Junction. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Watford Junction at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Watford Junction. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Watford Junction station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Plymouth to Watford Junction train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Watford Junction train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Plymouth to Watford Junction train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Plymouth and Watford Junction is 298.8 km. The road distance is 386 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 14m.