The average train between Whitchurch and Plymouth takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Whitchurch is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Whitchurch station and arriving at Plymouth station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Whitchurch to Plymouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Whitchurch to Plymouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Whitchurch to Plymouth train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Whitchurch and Plymouth is 219 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Whitchurch to Plymouth via Salisbury and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 24m.