The average train between Plymouth and West Midlands takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to West Midlands. 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 Midlands. 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 West Midlands at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at West Midlands station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Plymouth to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Plymouth to West Midlands train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Plymouth and West Midlands is 280.6 km. The road distance is 353 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h 28m.