Trains from London to Plymouth | Great Western Railway

London to Plymouth

If you’re looking to get away from the big city and head out to the beautiful South West coast, why not jump on a GWR train from London to Plymouth? Book your journey with GWR to take advantage of no booking fees and pick up Nectar points too.

Departs:

London Paddington (PAD)

Duration:

3 hours 15 minutes

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Arrives:

Plymouth (PLY)

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How long is the journey by train from London to Plymouth?

Journeys between London and Plymouth take around 3 hours 15 minutes, but can be longer on public holidays, and at weekends.

The fastest service takes just 3 hours 8 minutes.

How often do trains run from London Paddington to Plymouth?

On average, up to 24 trains a day make the journey from London Paddington down to Plymouth direct.

This means trains tend to depart every hour from London Paddington station.

What other stations do trains call at?

The fastest direct trains from London Paddington to Plymouth call at Reading, Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot.

Other services stop at Castle Cary, Westbury, Pewsey, Taunton, Tiverton Parkway and Totnes.

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