4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to London
Cheapest price
€91
Average price
€96
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to London will cost around €96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €91.
Of the 6 trains that leave Plymouth for London on Mon, Jan 26, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jan 26 the direct trains cover the 309 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
On Mon, Jan 26 the slowest trains will take 3 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Plymouth to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €23.
Distance: 309 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€86 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €183 Average price |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Plymouth to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to London trains for today, Sunday, January 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P29731 | Delayed 12:24 PM 12:05 PMPlymouth station (PLY) | 3h21 | 3:29 PM 3:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P29738 | On time 1:06 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h23 | 4:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, January 26 | |||||
| P22600 | On time 8:16 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h12 | 11:28 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P22601 | On time 8:35 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h31 | 12:06 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P22602 | On time 9:15 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h14 | 12:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C75334+P22801 | On time 9:27 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h43 | 1:10 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| P29721 | On time 10:15 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h14 | 1:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C75336+P22803 | On time 10:27 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 3h47 | 2:14 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to London
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Trains from Plymouth to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €47 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 309 km distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 309 km |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €47 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Plymouth to London trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Plymouth and London from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Plymouth to London
Plymouth and London are served by train services that depart approximately every one and a half hours and more frequently at peak times. This trip is operated by Great Western Railway and travel time can be as short as 3 hours, although trains that involve a stopover at Bristol Parkway take one hour longer. There are 20 daily trains covering this route, starting at 5:09 a.m. The last train departs Plymouth at 11:54 p.m. This is an overnight train that takes approximately 5 hours to reach London and sleeper service is available.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Plymouth to London?
Departure Station: Plymouth Railway Station, located some 600 metres north of the city centre and the bus station, 1.5 km from the harbour, and a 7-minute drive from the ferry terminal.
Arrival Station: London Paddington, situated on the western side of central London between Hyde Park and Regent's Park. The station has underground links to Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, is about a mile from the shopping area of Oxford Street, and is also a stopping point for the Heathrow Express.
FAQs: Trains from Plymouth to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Plymouth, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Paddington, located 3 miles (4.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Plymouth to London
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket Office- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
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