The average train between Waltham Abbey and Plymouth takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waltham Abbey is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Waltham Abbey to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Waltham Abbey station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Waltham Abbey to Plymouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from London Paddington station.
Waltham Abbey to Plymouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Waltham Abbey to Plymouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Waltham Abbey and Plymouth is 324.2 km. The road distance is 392 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 13m.