The average train between Worthing and Plymouth takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Worthing 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 Worthing and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worthing is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Worthing 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 Worthing to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Worthing station and arriving at Plymouth station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Worthing to Plymouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Worthing station.
Worthing to Plymouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Worthing to Plymouth train tickets online with Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Worthing and Plymouth is 270.5 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Worthing to Plymouth via Southampton Central, Salisbury, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 25m.