Preston to Plymouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Plymouth takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 12m
Duration: 319 mi
Distance: £151
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 23m

£130–194

Preston to Plymouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:18 PM → 11:43 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
9:18 PM → 10:47 AM
Arrives next day
13h 28m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 3:47 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 3:47 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:18 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:17 AM → 3:47 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 4:47 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 5:48 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 3:47 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 3:47 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Plymouth? 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.