The average train between Plymouth and West Malling takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to West Malling. 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 West Malling. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into West Malling at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to West Malling. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at West Malling station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Plymouth to West Malling train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to West Malling train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at West Malling station.
Book your Plymouth to West Malling train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Plymouth and West Malling is 335.7 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to West Malling via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 58m.