The average train between Waltham Cross and Plymouth takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Waltham Cross 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 Cross and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waltham Cross is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:34 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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Want to know about travelling from Waltham Cross 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 Waltham Cross to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Waltham Cross station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Waltham Cross to Plymouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from London Paddington station.
Waltham Cross to Plymouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Waltham Cross to Plymouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Waltham Cross and Plymouth is 322.4 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.