The average train between Strood and Plymouth takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Strood 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 Strood and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strood is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Strood 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.
No, there is no direct train from Strood to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Strood station and arriving at Plymouth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Strood to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Strood to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Strood to Plymouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Strood and Plymouth is 343.4 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Strood to Plymouth via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 32m.