The average train between Salisbury and Plymouth takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Salisbury 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 Salisbury and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salisbury is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station and arriving at Plymouth station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Salisbury to Plymouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Plymouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Salisbury to Plymouth train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Salisbury and Plymouth is 182.5 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Salisbury to Plymouth via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 11m.