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The average train between Reading and Plymouth takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.
Trains run hourly between Reading and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 12:32 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at Plymouth station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.
Reading to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
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The distance between Reading and Plymouth is 252.9 km. The road distance is 286 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 42m.
