The average train between Stratford and Plymouth takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Stratford 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 Stratford and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Stratford is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Stratford station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Stratford to Plymouth train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Stratford to Plymouth train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Stratford to Plymouth train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Stratford and Plymouth is 317.6 km. The road distance is 374 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 13m.