The average train between Watford and Plymouth takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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 Watford and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Queens Park (London) and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Watford to Plymouth train services, operated by London Overground, depart from London Paddington station.
Watford to Plymouth train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Watford to Plymouth train tickets online with London Overground, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Watford and Plymouth is 298.4 km. The road distance is 385 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 12m.