The average train between Plymouth and Woolwich takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Woolwich. 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 Woolwich. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Woolwich at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Woolwich. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Woolwich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Plymouth to Woolwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Woolwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Plymouth to Woolwich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Plymouth and Woolwich is 319.5 km. The road distance is 380 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 14m.