The average train between Plymouth and West Sussex takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to West Sussex. 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 every 2 hours between Plymouth and West Sussex. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:59 PM which arrives into West Sussex at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to West Sussex? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to West Sussex. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at West Sussex station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Plymouth to West Sussex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to West Sussex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dorking Deepdene station.
Book your Plymouth to West Sussex train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Plymouth and West Sussex is 271.6 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Billingshurst via Reading, Dorking Deepdene, Dorking, and Horsham in around 5h 46m.