The average train between Woolwich and Plymouth takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Woolwich 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 Woolwich and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Woolwich is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Woolwich to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Woolwich station and arriving at Plymouth station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Woolwich to Plymouth train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Woolwich to Plymouth train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Woolwich to Plymouth train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Woolwich and Plymouth is 319.5 km. The road distance is 380 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 12m.