The average train between Wareham and Plymouth takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Wareham 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 4 times a day between Wareham and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wareham is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Upwey and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wareham to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Wareham station and arriving at Plymouth station via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Wareham to Plymouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Upwey station.
Wareham to Plymouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Wareham to Plymouth train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Wareham and Plymouth is 147.9 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Wareham to Plymouth via Upwey and Castle Cary in around 5h 24m.