The average train between Telford and Plymouth takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Telford 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 Telford and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Telford is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Telford to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Telford station and arriving at Plymouth station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Telford to Plymouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Telford Central station.
Telford to Plymouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Telford to Plymouth train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Telford and Plymouth is 281.8 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Telford Central to Plymouth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 10m.